Rewind three years. We could barely clear the zone or penetrate the opposing blue line. Our forwards would often be seen crossing the blue line, circling back, and then forfeiting the puck in the offensive zone (Jokinen/Iginla cough cough). They win the zone so effectively now. It's elite in their execution. I don't think any team does it better. Hartley writes the book on this in my opinion.
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