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Originally Posted by Vulcan
They've had trouble holding leads for a few seasons. I think it's become a confidence issue which can only be solved by somebody stepping up and winning the game. We don't have the star or goalie to do that right now.
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There's different reasons for not being able to hold on to a lead, and I think ours has changed.
Previously we got outworked when the other team got desperate, and just generally lacked defensive discipline.
Now we don't have the experience to play safe, mistake free hockey for any extended period of time if the other team starts putting pressure on us.
Btw; people have been harping on Joe Colborne, so I have to say this in his defense: not a goal scored against us while he's been on ice. Small sample of course, only about 18 minutes of total icetime, but he's been succesful at what he's been told to do.
Burke and Feaster both said they're planning to turn him into a defensive / bottom 6 player. He's in the middle of that process, plus still getting used to our system and the team. IMO he's done okay, considering the circumstances.