I've never really been a fan of Gulutzan. I think the system is too restrictive, doesn't allow for enough creativity. In turn, it makes it tough to generate chances. On the flip side, it obviously also is weak defensively. No way that this group of defencemen should be allowing the types of chances / shots against they are.
Can you tack it up to laziness? Maybe, but I'm not sure.
I think this is a coaching issue. If Darryl Sutter is available, I honestly think he's somebody that should be pursued. Guy gets how to get the best efforts out of teams especially in year 1 from taking over. Gulutzan does not strike me as a great coach. He strikes me as an "okay" coach. Too technical.
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