Flames might have been shooting in quality locations, but a lot of the shots were in low traffic or they take too long to get the shots off… Things that probably can’t be analyzed. One of the biggest things I’ve noticed from this year compared to last year, our top line last year moved that puck fast! Tic-tac-toe plays (minus Johnny setting things up) this is a stark contrast to this year where puck movement is incredibly slow, they are passing it around with no urgency looking for seams. This might come down to a skill thing, but it could be coaching, it definitely is missing this year. This year they are throwing it at the net instead of looking for a set play.
|