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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I said over and over that the Flames weren't slow, they just played slow.
From 30th to 1st in the league in rush chances against! In half of a season!
3rd overall in rush chances for.
Not bad for a slow team.
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For whatever reason this coaching staff around the all-star break of the 18-19 season starting playing a slower, more plodding system that they thought would be better for the playoffs.
It failed.
Sutter came back and realized this team needed to play quick, while also being able to have defensive structure. And it's working.
Elite coaching is so important in this league.