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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Right and Toronto beat their forecheck because they made quick, efficient plays. They handled the pressure well and rendered Edmonton’s forecheck ineffective which in the end hurt them because they had 2 guys caught up ice. If F3 is at the very least situated in the neutral zone, then you have a second layer of defense who can step up and pick passes off or front the puck carrier, otherwise it’s just 2, 3 or 4 coming down at your lone 2 defensemen full steam who the. of course have to give up the blueline.
That’s what I’ve been trying to say for most of this season. The Flames’ failed checking attempts have been directly causing them problems in the defensive side of things. You can cause turnovers in other ways (i.e. the way teams are checking the Flames).
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The Flames' checking has been atrocious in all 3 zones, yes, I agree with that. But that does not suggest, and I continue to disagree with any claim that, they are being too aggressive.