The one thing that Hartley liked to do, and worked well, was the fast transition.
Basically when you get the puck in your own zone, go!
If the other team has 2 wingers deep, D joins the rush to create a 4 on 3 moving up ice. Use it to create havoc and don’t allow the other team the opportunity to get set for the attack
The D had the green light but were responsible for hustling back.
Brodie was great in this structure and I hope we see it again.
Sarich complained about the direction from Hartley not to pass backward but that was intended to reinforce the importance of that quick transition.
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