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Originally Posted by Fan in Exile
I hear you. I can see why Hartley deserves some goodwill and some slack. But I can't agree with anyone not seeing a problem with the coaching when it comes to special teams play.
Notwithstanding that goaltending makes a significant difference and some personnel maturation or changes may also improve special teams, there are definitely some systems issues and coaching that comes into play. Hartley and his staff deserve some scrutiny and criticism.
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IMO the biggest PK issues are the cross ice passes that are getting through and the wide open high slot players.
Powerplay - I've got no ideas. They look great at moments (like that 5 touch goal against Ottawa I think) and then terrible otherwise. Zone entries, and puck retrieval are issues.