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Originally Posted by timbit
Maybe the biggest challenge Darryl has is....
The huge problem that the Flames have with their top guys’ Even Strength Scoring results.
Lindholm ( 73rd in the NHL) has 13, Tkachuk (83) and Gaudreau (84) have 12 and Monahan has 11(121).
That is putrid production for a teams top forwards. If the team is going to make a run , those 4 players’ even strength points have to increase dramatically.
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Yikes, that is horrid.
I think this is due to the motivation issues. 5-on-5 is a grind while the powerplay is fun. If Sutter can get them motivated and get them playing a full 60 minutes, those numbers are bound to improve. Skill isn't an issue. I mean yeah, we lack a bona fide game breaking forward who would be guaranteed to be a 1st liner on any team, but realistically, half the teams in the NHL can say the same thing. Players like that are rare. But we have four forwards that have PPG potential. Not a lot of teams can say that.
If anyone can motivate them, he can. If he can't, they need to seriously look at a roster shake-up in the offseason.