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Old 02-15-2021, 11:36 AM   #274
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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18 View Post
Great article on how the Flames coaching staff and system in contributing to their failure

https://jmalloryhockey.substack.com/...used-cgy-needs
After reading that with all the video examples, I can’t imagine why someone would still pin it on bad/lazy players not executing. This system provides absolutely zero margin for error or alternate options when the opposition lines up a counter. This should be mandatory reading for everyone in the thread

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To put it bluntly, the Flames shoot themselves in the foot every time they try to breakout. They look to employ a strictly north-south breakout, which leads to the following tactical pitfalls:

All 3 forwards cutting the ice in half for themselves, which eliminates any and all lateral optionality

The 3-forward clump results in turnovers or the necessity to jam pucks up the strong side via chips or dumps

No effective weak-side D activation to provide an outlet for forwards who receive pressure on the strong side or through the middle

‘Tunnel vision’ for the forwards, who, through no fault of their own, see no other options than to just cram the puck up the boards or dump it and chase
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