This shouldn't be surprising. The thesis that a weak forecheck was one of the primary reasons that Glen Gully hockey is terrible (despite good possession numbers) was a central part of the "fire gully" thesis. Weak forecheck = fewer forced turnovers = fewer goals. Also means less zone time = more goals against
The other primary reasons are slow transitions, which hopefully can be shown using data as well (but should be pretty obvious to anyone who watched a full two seasons of that garbage flames hockey).
It's great to see Carolina is much higher up the list, suggesting that Peter's is more than just another gully with more presence. He might bring a faster, speedier brand of hockey, which is exactly what the doctor ordered (especially for Sam Bennet)
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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
The fact Gullfoss is not banned for life on here is such an embarrassment. Just a joke.
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