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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Cooper says having the regular season they had is a blessing and a curse. Said that being so far in front they hadn't played a meaningful game in months and couldn't amp it up. Says that's not an excuse but the reality. It is true as I feel that there's not a magic switch where teams can just coast and then be ready to face a team that's been playing intense hockey for weeks. There's just too much parity now that any team playing their best hockey can beat an elite team that's not giving 100%.
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I think there is a magic switch that has alot to do with emotion. Up to the coach to find it.
It was 3-0 Tampa after 1 period with Blue Jackets looking like the team that needed to amp up and did with one Torts speech.
Peters is good tactician, but can he find his inner Torts to flip that magic switch.