[taxbuster]

There are SO many issues, but in the end, most DO come back to the Head Coach in some form, and for that Sutter has to take the responsibility.

Players not driving the net/being afraid: coach can bench those that don't perform, and should do so. Sutter has not (really) done that.

PowerPlay: Muller? Needs to have his head examined if he thinks that the way they play is going to be successful. Too much back-end pitch-and-catch between the D and the half boards. Too slow to develop anything. The ONLY thing successful so far is not giving Toffoli a one-timer, but allowing him to aim a shot (his one-timer is WAY too slow, but his carefully aimed shots...go in, mostly. Or ping.).

Goalkeeping: with both goalies showing bad performances, why are BOTH Sigalet AND LaBarbera still around?

PK: this, a Sutter strength, has been good. Mostly.

Confidence and determination: uh...well..occasionally? This team NEEDS a Captain. Name one (Backlund!).

Players with backs to the play: How often can the Flames handle the puck with their backs to the play? Last night it was constant. In their best games they aren't that way...but it's their fallback position. They are often turned the wrong way around. Can't get speed like that.

Lucic: this is solely on Sutter.

Youth: Sutter's refusal to play young guys...is puzzling. What's to lose? They already peed away a dozen games against crap teams...playing young guys just ain't gonna hurt.

There are lots more issues.

Stick a fork in this year.