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Originally Posted by psyang
One thing I noticed was a major reduction in D-to-D passes once we controlled the puck. It seemed like the first option for the D was to the forwards, and that seemed to really accentuate our speed, and put us in attack mode.
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I noticed this too and it seemed like we were entering the opponents zone several seconds faster upon the D retrieving the puck than last season. The Boston D had to hustle back because of this to keep up with the play moving north in a hurry and a number of good plays were made off the rush that were dangerous. Czarnik looks to be especially good at creating off the rush.
Also was going to say the 2nd pairing looked quiet and responsible and I'm already more comfortable with Hanifin on the left side as opposed to Brodie there. On the other hand Gio and being on the right side looks to have settled Brodies game right back down again. Looks more comfortable and decisive. Even taking more opportunities offensively as well.