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Originally Posted by P-bobby
At what point do we start acknowledging that this might be more about the system than just a lack of player skill?
I don’t agree with the idea that this group simply isn’t talented enough to generate offense. The issue seems to be structural. The system limits transition speed, discourages controlled zone entries, and funnels play toward low-percentage perimeter shots.
A good example was the sequence against Chicago where Backlund and Honzek had a clean two-on-two rush. Instead of attacking with possession, the puck was dumped in and chased. That’s a system read, not a lack of ability.
Until the Flames allow their forwards to carry the puck with pace and encourage more creative decision-making off the rush, they’ll continue to struggle to create high-danger scoring chances regardless of who’s on the roster.
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Last night they had lots of close in chances. They didnt score. That was about skill, not systems.
In your Chicago example, where were the players in the shift? Beginning, middle or end? And was it a PK? Sounds unlikely that they'd dump it any other time.