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Old 02-24-2021, 10:57 AM   #669
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Originally Posted by ComixZone View Post
Versteeg pointing the finger at Ward. Says tactically he’s doing questionable things that are preventing players from getting into games and causing the slow starts and other issues.

Passive 1-man forecheck to start games specifically called out. Not putting players in positions to succeed (notes zone starts).

Versteeg also backed the players in the room.
Interesting. So we've had Button and Versteeg critical of the Flames coaching in the media world. If the mediocrity goes on I'm sure we'll hear more of that.
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