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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
When he demonstrates that he can consistently prepare a team to play from the start of a game, not sometime later.
When he demonstrates that he can consistently adapt his lines and roster decisions on the basis of player performance or what's best for the team rather than stubbornly holding on until forced to change by injury.
When he demonstrates that he can manage the lines and assignments, and adapt to changing conditions of the game.
When, given the talent we have on defence, he demonstrates that he has a system that doesn't require Mike Smith to frequently stand on his head - even last night, we'd be down 3-0 and buried if not for Smith. Fortunately we do have Smith, and fortunately the team rallied after a couple big saves and took the game over.
On the bright side, we're finally past 50% odds to make the playoffs after last night. So that is definitely a step forward.
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Sooooo you're a believer then after last night?