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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.
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I think they are already playing pond hockey, say what you want about the coach but the effort overall is piss poor and that's on the players. When Gio showed up in the 3rd last night it was reminiscent of a couple years ago he would inspire the team to play at a higher level. Where has that effort been over the last few games. It's up to our best players/top-line to take the leadership and lead the team similar to the way Crosby and P.Kane can take over games and dominate.