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Originally Posted by Bingo
I wouldn't go that far.
I think the eye test had the Flames carrying a lot of games, but not getting it done.
Could advanced stats improve to the point where you get a greater shades of grey breakdown on scoring chances? For sure. Does the current system place too much wait on shot volume? I think so as well.
Sutter off the ice was a mess by all accounts, but he was coaching a system that had them in control most nights.
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System was fine in trying to win possession metrics and yes what he asked is going to win you game but you need to take it to the next level we have the stats now and it fit the narrative like you said lots of volume but the detailed breakdown showed not very dangerous and that's how the next coach can start from.
Huberdeau said his style didn't fit him and being 2nd last in cross ice passes confirms that. Now some of that might be a player afraid to make a mistake or a coach asking the team to take the shot.
Being one of the top teams to rush the puck in is great but again that's when the great stops and quantity took over just fire away.
Hopefully top players are treated like so and given ice time and opportunity. Looks like Tkachuk plays the entire power play.
The pp was just a disaster not sure what went wrong with that.