I went with 4, and it was between 4 and 5 for me. For me it mostly comes down to the Flames playing a lot slower than what I remember under Sutter. They still work hard, but the creativity and pace are not there.
PP - 1
PK - 10
5v5 Offense - 1
5v5 Defense - 7
Team speed - 2
Effort - 7
Lineup decisions - 5
Placing prospects in a position to succeed - 8
That averages to about 5, so I guess I was a bit harsh in voting 4. I definitely don't hate Huska or the coaching staff, but I'm also not sure that they're the best to maximize the development of the current roster. The coaching staff seems to put players in the right spots to succeed, but there were several setbacks this season which make me doubt them.
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