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Originally Posted by Bingo
What stats then?
Eight different forwards finished the season around or above 55% xGF% last year.
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In terms of actual goal differential the flames treaded water without the top line on the ice.
Sutter's track record speaks for itself in terms of his team's ability to produce offense and last year is the outlier due to the top line. In my opinion it is an outdated approach to try and win 3-2 consistently. The league is as skilled and offensive as it's ever been and when your goaltenders struggle - this is the result.