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Originally Posted by AC
Really feels like the team needs some major lineup surgery.
Johnny and Monahan need a RW to play with, and Tkachuk/Lindholm have been bad lately.
If Dube, Leivo, Simon, and Mangi aren't the answer then I'd put Lindholm back on that line and try Tkachuk/Backlund again to see if it helps those 2.
What we have clearly isn't working. Even when we win its off the backs of 2 players at a time it feels like.
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It's because of this horse#### notion the coaching staff has - that we can roll 4 lines against any team in our division. So he wants to 'spread the talent', while failing to recognize little details like so:
We have ONE natural RW in their position. Which means that most of the time, any breakout on that side is eventually on the friggin backhand. Small wonder we can't do any laterals, or quick burst plays. Couple that with the obsession with D to D passes and you have a dog-slow breakout/transition.
Ever notice when we enter the zone with speed & possession on that side of the ice, it's often only because it's a odd man rush? Scouting and adjustments between games are so important in this division and Ward so far has been a disappointment.