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Originally Posted by Bingo
You're listing hockey 101 mistakes but saying Gulutzan isn't focusing on the right things?
"Hey guys, I have an idea ... lets not back check, please don't cover anyone, oh and don't tie up sticks, ... and one more thing, don't finish your checks"
As usual players aren't executing basic hockey plays, and some are focusing on the coach.
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Yes, it's hockey 101. Gulutzan is focusing on a dumb play by Gaudreau late in the third, but the entire team has been a disgrace when it comes to the details of hockey for far too long now.
What should Gulutzan be saying? I don't know...
"My team thinks they're too good to play a complete game. They cut corners, they take periods off, they only show up when it's already too late. I can only crack the whip so many times before they're numb to it. the brain trust of this organization really needs to reexamine the on-ice personnel."
Sure that might damage player relations. But as long as this team keeps falling back into their usual bad habits I don't think Gulutzan has much to lose.