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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
This. 100x this.
When asked what system Gulutzen used you'd get some ultra detailed responses by some but did anyone even give a passing notice that the coach simplified his system last month? Could anyone even now knowing that he did tell you the difference between then and now? The answer seems to be a eye opening no. Until Gulutzen informed us what he did no one could point out the difference I'd bet.
Don't mean to come across as condescending either by the way because this former goalie certainly couldn't go into detail about most hockey systems coaches deploy because the basic stuff. Usually I was told to stop the puck, and even that order wasn't usually listened to.
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Gulutzan actually has some solid points in his coaching seminar videos. He even uses Hartley's system as an example of quick transition hockey.
A big part of system play means you rely on certain player combinations to work. Removing Wideman from the lineup has been huge really. It can't be understated.