09-09-2014, 01:05 PM
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Could Care Less
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Analysis of Flames Systems and Strategy
Hey all,
I couldn't find a thread dedicated to analyzing our team's systems/strategy/gameplay.
This stemmed from wondering where to put this:
http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/574209
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Calgary was the 8th best team at suppressing shots when out-manned, allowing just 48 shots against per 60 minutes (for context, the Los Angeles Kings allowed 49.4). They also led all NHL teams with 12 short-handed goals.
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Maybe Mikael Backlund’s not on your radar. Unless you’re a Flames fan, there’s not really a reason he should be. He was drafted in the first round, but not super high (24th). He can score, but his numbers last year weren’t jaw-dropping (18 goals, 39 total points). He’s 6’0”, 198 pounds. He’s 25. In a league of elite athletes, he might come off as somewhere around average. Only, he’s not. He’s a sneaky smart defensive player with some pop to his stride who kills penalties with the best of them, making anything he brings to the other end that much more valuable. There’s a pinch of Frans Nielsen in his game.
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Calgary plays a pretty basic in-zone system, they just happen to have personnel that thrives within it - hard-working, smart D-men, and smart, quick forwards. Down low that was Kris Butler, Mark Giordano and TJ Brodie, up front it was Stajan, Backlund, Lance Bouma, Lee Stempniak and Paul Byron.
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Even with their rough save percentage short-handed, the Flames penalty kill was statistically average. It just took being a lot better than average to get there.
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EDIT: Here's the link to Justin Bourne's page on the Score, where he's done these pieces on a number of teams (including roasting the Oilers as a poster points out below).
http://www.thescore.com/author/justin-bourne
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09-09-2014, 01:11 PM
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Franchise Player
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Yaaaaaay! Flames news!
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09-09-2014, 01:14 PM
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Franchise Player
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Always nice to see Backlund and Brodie get the praise they deserve.
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09-09-2014, 01:16 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Sweden
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The Swarm?
The Wolf Pack?
The Torpedo?
What was Boucher's no-pressure strategy called?
We need to find a cool name.
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09-09-2014, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Dajazz
The Swarm?
The Wolf Pack?
The Torpedo?
What was Boucher's no-pressure strategy called?
We need to find a cool name.
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Venus Flytrap?
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09-09-2014, 01:23 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Calgary
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Who is this Kris Butler
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09-09-2014, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
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Even with their rough save percentage short-handed, the Flames penalty kill was statistically average. It just took being a lot better than average to get there.
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According to shot stats, I guess our goalies were lousy on the PK. I'll have to remember to watch for that.
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09-09-2014, 01:35 PM
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Franchise Player
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Who is this Kris Butler
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Must be a distant cousin of Chris Russell.
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09-09-2014, 02:03 PM
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Great read. So much Backlund love I'm surprised there wasn't a shirtless pull out poster
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09-09-2014, 02:36 PM
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It's all about the hustle.
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09-09-2014, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Ortio unfairly gets crapped on in the story. He only allowed one PP goal against in the 9 games he played. It was the other 3 goalies who were bad when shorthanded. Even then, the PK was greatly improved in the second half of the season (just like Backlund).
Also, for those who missed it, yesterday's "Unique Team Traits" feature was on the Oilers: http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/573273. It's not as flattering as the Flames one.
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09-09-2014, 03:46 PM
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This is the kind of article I expect to read from a journalist. It's a nice change from the post-game puff pieces and superficial summaries that only reiterate what we all saw/know happened.
I actually learned something. Although my gut told me Backlund was awesome last year, this substantiates it.
If we could get more writers putting out content like this it would really elevate discussion by providing more facts to digest.
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09-09-2014, 04:03 PM
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Scoring Winger
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Precisely. The writer took note of an interesting (advanced) statistic then went back and watching game film to find the root cause. A perfect blend of the "mom's basement" stat analysis and the "watch the games!" crowd. Plus he tore apart Eberle, which was just great.
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09-09-2014, 04:18 PM
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Great interview with Baerstchi. Absolutely zero blame on the coaches or any perceived slight/mistreatment. Just know he has to be better and work harder. Sounds like his body is responding better to training. He'll be fine.
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09-09-2014, 04:21 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
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In my day, we only had one system, called score more goals than the other team. And we liked it!
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09-09-2014, 04:42 PM
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Franchise Player
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Wow, what's with this Backlund homer piece?
I like it.
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09-09-2014, 04:46 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Originally Posted by MattyC
Great interview with Baerstchi. Absolutely zero blame on the coaches or any perceived slight/mistreatment. Just know he has to be better and work harder. Sounds like his body is responding better to training. He'll be fine.
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Yeah. Great interview. Hopefully the the great attitude results in on ice production too. In rooting hard for the kid.
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09-09-2014, 04:53 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Originally Posted by Tacopuck
Who is this Kris Butler
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Wonder if he's better than Chris Butler.
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09-09-2014, 05:13 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Heard a quote from Hartley on the FAN today saying that he saw baertschi and he sounded really impressed by how hard he's been working.
Really pulling for baertschi to earn a top six spot out of camp this year and have an awesome full NHL season.
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