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Originally Posted by timbit
Game in game out...just awful commitment to defence. Forwards track back with little urgency, almost always go for a circle instead of stopping at the "house", rarely block a shot, do not pay the price on the boards to get puck out.
All those "little things" are about commitment and mental toughness.
Yes, the D and goalies have struggled as well, but the commitment and focus of most of the forwards is certainly not good enough when the other team has the puck or it is up for grabs.
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But its what the boys wanted after suffering through Sutters dreary defensive coaching last year. they got what they wanted and aren't doing squat with it. I mean the offensive up tempo hockey that Hartley teaches.