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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
I actually think it's far more effective in the modern NHL to play the way Gulutzan wants. The game is skill and speed now, not so much about physicality. It comes into play now and then, but not very often the way it used to. You still need physicality to battle for pucks.
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I don’t think his system is that far off a successful system. His issues are more player utilization, preparation (this team is far too often a no-show in first periods), and plain old leadership intangibles. I think he makes for a great assistant coach and valuable asset to a staff but as a head coach he just lacks that ability to put everything together and lead a locker room to play to or above its level of talent. In four season as NHL head coach of the Stars and Flames he’s never been able to coax either team to sustained levels of play at or above their expectations.