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Originally Posted by Goriders
I figured this game would be a tough one. Detroit parted together a half decent lineup in the offseason. They have a lot of dangerous forwards.
As for the Flames. They are slowly starting to look like last years team. At least that game sure did.
- shakey goaltending
- poor defensive coverage
- good PK
- decent PP (which is different)
- anemic forwards 5 on 5
- tons of turnovers.
I know Sutter took a lot of the blame for last season. But I’m still seeing a lot of the same problems. No game breaker is a massive problem.
Anyway. That was their worst game in my mind against a hot team without Anderson. But some flags are starting to go up.
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If you take away his people relations skills, then it’s quite clear that the former coach was on to something. He basically said this team lacked game breakers and top end skill. With his pedigree of winning multiple cups, coach of the year it would have been prudent to listen to his assessment.
No since looking back but his opinion (outside of his personality) should have been taken more seriously by management. Changing the culture was a good thing but dismissing his hockey takes is probably not a great decision. Only time will tell.