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Originally Posted by Headshot
Watching the Flames, more specifically the breakout, the strategy seems to be
a) have forwards line up at opposing blue line
b) try to stretch pass it to them.
The problem I have with it is that the forwards don't really have enough momentum to get into the opposing teams zone, so it either causes a turnover, or a dump and chase play.
Why not just have short break out passes that would be more reliable?
Thoughts?
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I've noticed this too but it's also been like this for years. It is archaic and ineffective to stretch the zone. Successful teams nowadays breakout as a five man unit with continuous puck support to the carrier.
I think Hartley is great for installing the right mentality in the players but I think his systems are really outdated. I think Hartkey needs some systems help, you know Cloutier isnt going to be that guy and Gelly is really just the good cop to the players.
Defense are pretty much left alone searching for a forward who is standing still at the opposition blue line which gives the opposition forwards time to for check and hem our defense deep in our zone and causing turnovers.