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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
Why not? Iggy got mid 60s points under Sutter and 90 ish under Keenan
Do you find that to be simply coincidental?
The coach has a lot to do with the on ice game, you know
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Please. 70 point seasons and nearly 40 goals in that era was pretty high output. Gaudreau, Tkachuk and Lindholm were among the highest scoring players in the league last year. Your narrative doesn't add up.
This Flames team isn't the same as last year, but there's plenty of room for PPG and beyond output provided the best players play like the best players - like they did last season. This year, our elite forward is playing like a second line player.
Personally, I think the staff has at made a decent effort to mix things up at various points in the year, and given the most recent changes to the PP and second line, seems to be more than willing to experiment in hopes of finding an extra gear.
Last night had its moments, but I saw a team that was highly engaged and for the most part, committed to playing this system. If they play like this more often than not, they will make the playoffs and possibly be a tough out considering you won't be playing 3-3 which just doesn't gel with this group either.