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Originally Posted by timbit
Astute and accurate observations.
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I would have said some were okay, others overly simplistic and largely wrong IMO. Coaches actually teach and strategize. Nobody thinks that every breakout happens exactly as the coach draws it up, that would be daft.
Of course the game involves reading and reacting, but when you have the puck, your own players aren’t standing around with their thumbs up their butts waiting to see what you do. They are going to the right place to support you.
They definitely do work on their breakouts, and give players advice on how to deal with the other team’s play. They sure as heck can tell the weak side D to find open ice to give options and play with speed. (And Gio did use Rasmus cross ice vs Toronto, I believe on the entry that led to the ES goal)
Note as well that Toronto doesn’t play the style that gives Calgary’s breakout particular problems
Calgary had a good compete level but won that game not due to ES play which was pretty even but due to special teams and Rittich
Better in many ways but not good enough. The players have the skill to win with high compete but could play a more threatening and effective style
Also, Toronto can be seen at times just having the Center head straight forward down the middle with wingers wide. It’s fun to watch. They play a style better suited to their talent