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Originally Posted by Jay Random
Considering that Huska was saying the team turned over the puck too many times in the defensive zone, I wouldn't even be sure of more shots against. I think that will settle down once they can just play the system instead of thinking about each move.
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I recall at least 2 or 3 times tonight where the puck was in an open area in the defensive zone and two Flames took a quick glance at each other to see who was going after it. They're definitely still not dialed in to the system Huska wants, but that should come in time.
They'll be better defensively, hopefully sooner than later. They are still unsure at times and that won't happen nearly as much once they are comfortable. The giveaways should lessen starting next game, that was a huge issue tonight.
Good signs for me were the PP, the 4th line, and of course Markstrom was great. Good building blocks. I think a road trip will do the team a world of good. Just get away from home and concentrate on hockey. Next time they play at home I'm expecting a much better team game.