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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
Ya, not sure how Hyman looked like Jagr out there. Flames Team defense needs to really pick it up. When a Dman pinches a forward needs to cover, also this team cannot let anymore breakaways happen. We are getting burned.
As far as Jarnkrok, I was his biggest Cheerleader but the time for just being reliable is over, get a goal son. Doesnt matter if he offensively more effective on the wing, need to figure it out and pot one soon.
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My theory is that the Flames defense are so concerned with being available for point shots that they’re not staying above the Oiler players and they’re easily getting behind the Flames’ D. Had to be a new strategy devised by Woodcroft and his staff as their entire team constantly on watch for it.
It is what it is, the Flames’ D will have to be much more vigilant so the Zach Hyman’s of the world aren’t getting so many breakaways. I guess the D could cut to the slot as well since it’ll available, but I’d be weary of a 2 on 1 counterattack especially with McDavid out there. The forwards would have to constantly be on guard and available to cover. Maybe smarter to just grind down low and crowd the net as the Oilers’ won’t be in the best position to collapse back.
I have zero faith in Jarnkrok. He doesn’t even look like a threat to score. He just sort of skates around looking busy. Toffoli outside of yesterday’s PP goal still looks like he’s fighting the puck. Dube has been disappointing too after that hot finish to the season. Might be a good idea to mix up the bottom 6 if they don’t figure it out asap.