This was probably mentioned in another thread at some point in time but I recall Theo saying that the league doesn't have the same talent as the days of Lemieux, Yzerman, Sakic, Forsberg, etc. Also I remember I think it was players tribune with Larionov about not enough guys are allowed to be creative etc.
I think in some ways they both hold true. Years ago, guys would take more risks and try creative moves which would result in more goals for, but with those risks comes turnovers for odd man rushes and more goals against. Essentially it would be like playing the way they do now in OT 3 on 3.
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