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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I'm not sure how anyone can defend that. The frustrating thing about Gulutzan's unorthodox methods is that the end game isn't clear. I suppose he feels that deep into games his first line should have more energy due to less utilization but that only makes sense if they are playing in a lot of tight games. Their losses are usually blowouts and when you are behind you should be playing your top lines as much as possible in hopes of closing the gap. Also if his thinking is that his top line will be fresh at the end of the year that's not going to help if you are out of the playoffs. Just bizarre and quite frankly I don't understand how the GM has allowed this to continue.
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This is one reason I think his assistants are running the show, and GG just doesn't have the ability to take the reins. It just makes no sense; almost as if someones trying to sabatosh any potential advantages. Line choices, defensive pairings, putting players into positions for extended periods of time that may not be a fit.