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Originally Posted by zukes

I can't believe that I am going to support this, but I do. You can say all you want about the players not performing, but something is not right with the structure of this team. That is on the coaches. The players look like they are thinking way too much.

If I'm Gulutzen right now, I think I tell them to just go out and play hockey, don't worry about the system, just go out and play pond hockey for a game and see what happens, what works. Strict man on man on defense. Rush the puck, dump it in, deke or pass when you get pressure, your choice. Cover up for guys who rush. 4 man collapsing box on the PK, Just get shots on the PP. Simplify EVERYTHING and see what happens.

He should've done this after game 3-4. At the very least loosen the leashes a bit. Instead it appears to be a battle of wills.