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Originally Posted by transplant99
last year was the 35th highest gpg ever.
This year is slightly higher, ranking 33rd ever.
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Goaltending is also the best it has ever been. Guys who are third stringers now would be vezina frontrunners in the 80s. Not to mention that the best offensive players still face strong systems play and fit opponents. Not a binch of guys having cigarette breaks between periods who think a left wing lock is the name of a wrestling move.
The offensive skill is definitely the best it's ever been. Even if the CHL is a higher scoring league.
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Originally Posted by Bingo
OK ignore the cups.
What about winning the division last year and completely turning things around in Calgary after taking over a lackluster team.
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With due respect, Bill Peters had done the same, with a worse roster and worse goaltender. The miserable Geoff Ward years were the outliers, as the guy simply was not an NHL coach. I'm not advocating Sutter be fired but he is not above criticism.