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Originally Posted by GullFoss
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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Gullutzan was very open about wanting to play 50.50 hockey and then look for opportunities. It would certainly fit that narrative to not bust a nut on the forecheck in a 50/50 plan as it would leave you somewhat exposed up the ice if it failed.