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Originally Posted by wireframe
Thanks for doing this, James.
I'd like to see a more technical analysis of team systems and play. For example, I want to understand how the Flames are setting up on the power play, the role of each individual player, and how it compares to other teams in the league. Gaskal has made a few fantastic posts of this type ( example).
This sort of long-form analysis does more to help understand the game, having never played hockey at a competitive level. The majority of all content covering the Flames right now is either a written summary of the game scoresheet or some hot take of moves being made. The best articles are an analysis of team performance in some way, usually involving advanced stats nowadays. I rarely see content explaining in detail how the game was actually played.
I've considered paying for the Athletic in the past. I would pull the trigger if the articles could help me understand the game itself at a higher level. |
You do get those from Dellow or Bourne occasionally, as they touch on all the NHL teams. It would be really nice to get more frequency from the next Flames writer however, I really enjoy those articles as someone who did not play hockey growing up and doesn't really understand the nuances of system play.