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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Huberdeau dropped from 115 points to his current trajectory under Sutter. In fact he has produced better under Huska.
You reference Nashville, Islanders and later in this thread Anaheim.
Nashville and Anaheim scored fewer goals per game last year. The Islanders finished just above Calgary.
Bad teams struggle to create offense.
Did you think the team lacked direction and effort last year?
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I get what you’re saying, but the hockey Huska is coaching is basically the same as Sutter’s. The only difference is that Huska is a kinder person. On the ice, it’s still a cautious, low-event, dump-and-chase system that kills creativity. Huberdeau didn’t forget how to play, the system just doesn’t fit his strengths.
And while teams like Nashville or Anaheim might not score much either, they at least play faster, more open hockey where young players are learning to attack and take risks. Calgary’s system is slow and cautious, which stunts development and makes every game look the same.
And sure, bad teams struggle to score, but that doesn’t mean you double down on a style that stifles development. Do you really think this kind of hockey helps a player like Parekh grow into what he could be?