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Originally Posted by MisterJoji
Nothing to do with coaching huh? What a farce. Well then Toronto should've just saved themselves millions of dollars, passed on Babcock and hired Dallas Eakins. I'm sure he'd be getting the same results.
The coach absolutely has a bearing on how the players play. First there's the system they implement can either help or hinder. Hartley's wide open, stretch pass system produced offense but left the D and goalie hung out to dry. It's obvious Gulutzan's system is stifling our best offensive players. Second there's the player line ups. Prime Hudler >>>>> prime Chaisson. Gulutzan's refusal to kick Chaisson out of the top 6 is beyond puzzling. Third, the coach is the guy who's supposed to set an example and be a leader. Gulutzan couldn't be more sedate and is obviously a poor motivator.
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The coach can only do so much before the responsibilty lies with the players. He can have the greatest system and such but if your star players are not producing to their capabilities you can't just blame the coach.
The numerous mental gafs we've seen recently from our forwads and defence are not a system related problem. Gio and others have admitted to the fact in post game comments that the blame is on them.
The system does work and we've seen at times during the season.
The problem as I see it is that we have a lack of skill upfront and more importantly a couple of talented RWers to play on the top 2 lines. Then there's the lack of a solid #4 d man to play on the second pairing. Gully is trying to do the best he can with the talent he has.