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The bigger concern for Ward is that all this hot air spewed in the last days and then today by the GM, barely moved the needle for the players. They are, as far as I can see, working hard (maybe not smart or efficient, but effort is there) and need some guidance and leadership to turn that effort into an NHL level organized effort, which they aren’t getting that direction from behind the bench, or trusting thst what he is telling them is going to turn things around. Just like what happened under GG by 1/4 way through his second season.

But you figure all the navel gazing and strong wording would light at least a temporary fire for a home game, tonight, vs their rivals. But it didn’t. And that’s a huge trouble sign for Ward as the coach of this team.

A somewhat comical stick toss as the last desperate attempt got GG points in 6 of the next 7 games before he fell off a cliff again and Ward got a dud after his nearing-last resort comments.

If it was any other team, you could give the opponent some credit for locking up the Flames defensively.
But it’s the Oilers, just a terrible defensive team, and their offensive stars did not beat us.

Mutiny is not the right word but the words from Ward and Treliving did not change the attitude for the team, and as a result it is now worse because their wasn’t that bounce back. If tomorrow doesn’t yield two points, look out.