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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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Fully agree. Not to take anything away from Matt Stajan becuase he has been great, but when he is your best forward commitment wise on both ends of the ice, your in trouble.