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Originally Posted by activeStick
People say Treliving wanted a possession game and Hartley wanted dump and chase which I disagree with... I didn't see Monahan and Gaudreau dump it in too often because again, that's not their game. But if you're expecting Stajan or Bouma to play keep away instead of dump it and chase it, you're going to be disappointed.
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Hartleys system wasn't dump and chase, there were two general breakouts:
1) wait for an opposition turnover in the defensive end and then attack the other way with numbers;
2) long stretch pass to cherry picking winger, who either made a play or deflected it into the other end.
It was a system that failed 5 of 6 pro seasons (4 in nhl and 2 in the ahl), and the one successful season has been described by many as a fluke.
I really don't know why this move is surprising to any Flames fan who has been paying attention. Hartley built up a lot of goodwill from last year and his witty quotes.