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Old 10-17-2016, 09:56 AM   #93
Isikiz
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Here's why I'm not worried about GG yet:
  • It's only been 3 games with the full roster, with the top line barely being acquired/ready to play by the first game (of course, there's a little blame to go around with the poor decision-making for the training camp/preseason)
  • The PK has looked much better so far
  • The PP has had some sustained pressure and has looked good in spurts
  • GG has shown an ability to change depending on what does and doesn't work - i.e. benching Wideman/Grossmann, giving Hamilton/Bennett time on the PP, giving Hamilton ice time, putting Gio/Brodie back together after one game. Let's not forget that Hartley hardly or slowly changed.
  • It's expected that some old habits have to be unlearned from the Hartley regime, especially after four seasons (looking for the stretch pass, passive defending, shot blocking) - any system would break down if half the players are not following it
  • Decent underlying possession numbers
  • Our best players are not our best players right now

I'm not sure if it's fair to GG if we say he doesn't know how to utilize the players yet. The Gio/Brodie split is an example of this - he tried something that may work in theory - it didn't work so he changed it immediately (even within the same game IIRC). I have no doubt that if Gaudreau and Monahan were ready to start the season, there would be a huge difference and no one would be calling for his head right now. That being said, he should be criticized - but let's wait till game 20.
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