The Calgary Flames were expected to struggle this season, and that’s been the case through their first two games of the season. They’ve been outscored by a combined 10-2 through…
Writer Rupert McDonald argues that Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska is hindering the franchise's rebuild by mismanaging player personnel. After opening the season with two losses and being outscored 10-2, Huska faces criticism for prioritizing short-term results over young player development, particularly by healthy-scratching younger talents and limiting the ice time of key prospects.
According to the column, Huska erred by scratching 23-year-old Brennan Othmann and 25-year-old Connor Zary in favor of veteran Maxim Tsyplakov. McDonald also criticizes the coach for granting under 14 minutes of ice time to Matt Coronato, Matvei Gridin, and Morgan Frost, urging Calgary to prioritize player growth.
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