[DeluxeMoustache]

For all of the talk about the drop back before entering, I think we mainly agree there is too much focus on it . I had to drive somewhere yesterday, and the guys on the radio were taking about the PP and what they think is working. Of course they talked about the drop disproportionately.

It is a good tool to have in the zone entry kit, but needs to be used intelligently. I will say, when the other team forechecks, I have seen Andersson making a decision based on what they do. If they let him skate by, anticipating the drop, sometimes he just continues skating. That’s a 4 on 3 entry rather than dropping for a 5 on 4 attempt

The goals the Flames have scored have been due to quick puck movement and good decision making. Long after control is established and they are set up, whether they bumped back before skating in is far in the rear view mirror.

Lindholm’s fake shot / diagonal pass to Johnny surprised everyone. Just a smart player and good situational awareness

Tkachuk moving from screen a few feet to the side, Lindholm hitting him, and Tkachuk putting it on Monahan’s stick for the quick release snipe? That is a good read and reaction by Lindholm and precise execution

Obviously you need to gain the zone, but the drop pass isn’t the main factor as to why the PP works. Like GioforPM says, it’s the puck movement and execution