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GioforPM · 12-07-2016, 01:35 PM

I think it would be interesting to compare who has struggled the most to adapt to GG's system and see, of those players:

a. Who's had no other coach other than Hartley before GG. Gaudreau, Bennett and Monahan come to mind. Maybe Bouma, though he played under Sutter (but pretty limited minutes).
b. Who's had no other NHL coach than GG. Tkatchuk and (essentially) F. Hamilton, Hathaway, Kulak.
c. Who's had more coaches - Backlund, Stajan, Frolik, D. Hamilton, Gio.

I think group one should have a harder time. Ferland throws a bit of a wrench into that theory but overall, I'd argue that they along with Brodie (who played under Sutter but blossomed most under Hartley) have had the biggest adaptation issues. I'd say the vets (who know how to adapt) and the rookies (who haven't had to adapt) have fared better.

12-07-2016, 01:35 PM	#496
GioforPM Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springbank Exp:	I think it would be interesting to compare who has struggled the most to adapt to GG's system and see, of those players: a. Who's had no other coach other than Hartley before GG. Gaudreau, Bennett and Monahan come to mind. Maybe Bouma, though he played under Sutter (but pretty limited minutes). b. Who's had no other NHL coach than GG. Tkatchuk and (essentially) F. Hamilton, Hathaway, Kulak. c. Who's had more coaches - Backlund, Stajan, Frolik, D. Hamilton, Gio. I think group one should have a harder time. Ferland throws a bit of a wrench into that theory but overall, I'd argue that they along with Brodie (who played under Sutter but blossomed most under Hartley) have had the biggest adaptation issues. I'd say the vets (who know how to adapt) and the rookies (who haven't had to adapt) have fared better.