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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
My post wasn't directed at you, just in general.
And yes, many people here have blamed the coach for just about everything, daily. Including Zayne's play. It's weird.
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I don't blame Huska.
He's a defense-first coach that is given a mediocre roster and (accurately) evaluated that his best strategy to make the playoffs is to stifle the offense by focusing on low-event, low-chance games where you can hope your goalie outplays the other guy and you can squeeze out 2-1 wins or get to OT.
The problem is that the organizational goal should be focused on development and not making the playoffs. Making the playoffs is irrelevant. So letting Huska coach however he wants is a failing of the organization. But the organization has the same goals as Huska and sees making the playoffs as a success instead only worrying about winning a Cup in the future.
The style of game the Flames play will maximize their playoff chances but it does not maximize the development of their offensive-minded prospects.