Like Gulutzan modern coaches want the players to take ownership or take charge. I think Ward needs to be more demanding and harder on these guys because they are not holding up their end in the accountability department.
Hartley and Peters were demanding and got the most out of their rosters. But the players wanted a player's coach it seemed. I don't think they need a bully but Ward needs to lean more to demanding side.
It seems based on inability to push there is a comfort zone amongst them. These guys probably all have personal trainers to push them in training- to get most out of them. They don't train on their own. You need someone to push you for optimal performance
I like Ward, I'm not blaming him I just think a lot of adjustments need to be made and this leaving it up to players seems to be one of them. I mean what do I know I could be wrong but there is no fire to these Flames. I think Ward does have a harder edge but he wanted players to take charge.
Get some snarl in the lineup, create some energy. There just isn't the expected jump or pushback. They talk about what's needed but it hasn't translated to on ice performance. Frustration won't help but they need to evaluate approach. That's 2 games where you expected them to come out flying and they didn't. So what gives?
Access the depth and find a spark. Season is too short can only have so much patience.
I love the team but I don't like these results so maybe I'm just emotional venting but play with some God damn fire.
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