Let’s delve into the Calgary Flames’ impressive start to the NHL season, defying early expectations. Let’s analyze the factors contributing to their success, including the resurgence of key players, a new offensive strategy, and remarkable depth scoring. Additionally, let’s explore the team’s solid defensive play and outstanding goaltending. Let’s discuss whether this level of performance is sustainable throughout the long hockey season. Subscribe to Jimmy Hockey for more NHL News and Breakdowns.
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first comment jus tbetter
Even as a Canucks fan I’m lowkey rooting for them. Johnny Gaudreaus passing caused so much grief itd be a nice moment for them to make it back to the playoffs. I do think their forwards need to step up tho. They got carried by stellar goaltending early on. 25 games in with a leading scorer with 15 points is just not enough help for the goalies
the flames staff are clearly mostly to blame. If you get a player like huberdeau, and his production suddenly drops off when he signs on your team, its because your coaching staff, absolutely suck, and dont know how to utilize their players. they literally just draw up the perfect plays on paper and expect players to get it, and if it doesnt work, its cause the players suck. pfft. coaches in calgary are to blame for whats been happening.
If I was the GM in Calgary. I'd be standing pat, waiting for the results of the entire season, and playoffs, and go from there. Given what happened to Nashville, so far, I'd be weary of trying to contend, if the team is going to need a complete overhaul in a season or two.
Something of note in regard to Huberdeau and his sudden drop off is how his role has shifted completely upon arriving in Calgary.
Florida was allowing Huberdeau to guide plays and weren’t afraid to utilize his play making in the transition zone that would eventually convert into chances. Calgary does not seem to allow their wingers the same level of flexibility and it’s resulted in many situations where Huberdeau is forced to stand still; effectively twiddling his thumbs at the blue line waiting for his teammates to drive the rush into the offensive zone. Not to say he’s not capable of being a goal scorer, but he’s absolutely the type of player that should be leading offensive rushes, not acting in as an f3 complimentary piece.
I’m not one to typically blame coaching staff, but I do believe a potential change up could have a positive influence on some of their star players like Huberdeau; allowing them more leeway in generating chances off the offensive rush make a massive difference.
FLAME ON!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
The Flames are 28th in goals for per game. No 4+ goal games since game 3 of the season. None of the players are on pace for 50+ points. I wouldn't say their offense has been "surprisingly good". 28th is around what was expected. Rather, the defense and goaltending are better than expected.