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Originally Posted by Rick M.
The problem with line #1 is that 2 of the 3 skaters lack foot speed.
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The lack of foot speed among our top forwards is still the number one issue in my opinion. In the Dallas series, it became apparent that they can't attack fast enough before a team with fast defenders can close the gap. It led to a lot of dump and chase which I don't think plays to the strengths of players like Gaudreau.
They could usually make up for the lack of foot speed with quick short passes, but when that failed, there wasn't much to fall back on.