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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
I agree with your point that write-ups are usually too optimistic. But if the Flames D doesn't generate as much offence, or close to as the last couple seasons, our offensive depth suddenly plummets team wide.
No one has pointed offence as being one of the teams issues the last couple years and rightfully so. But with both Hamilton and Brodie not cracking 40 pts, suddenly it does become an issue.
Personally I can see Brodie cracking 50 pts if he stays healthy while still maintaining his strong defensive play. Brodie IMO is ready for a real break out season. Gio should come close to 50 if he's healthy and I see Hamilton breaking 40 again.
Obviously the coach will be looking to find the right balance. Cutting down on the GAA is certainly the biggest priority. But as of now the Flames have 4 potential D that could break 40 pts (Wideman included if everything goes right for him). Most team have 1 or 2. I don't see any reason the Flames can't cut down on GAA, while still having a high scoring defensive unit.
Wishful thinking on my part and maybe I'm also being too optimistic. But unlike many teams, the Flames actually have the personnel on the backend to make it happen.
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I think you and Jiri are right. The new coach is going to employ a new system that will rely less on activating the D (just guessing) and more on a sound, structured, defensive system.
This in and of itself will result in a reduction of offense from our D core, and I suspect we'll see shrinking offensive numbers from our D year over year.
