Biggest thing I noticed: quicker, more-decisive puck movement. Felt like even for Gaudreau it was two strides then move the puck. I think that'll make a huge difference - it makes it so much easier for the guys off the puck. Even when we're dumping and chasing, if it happens quickly, the guys at the blueline are already at speed and the forecheck is that much more effective. Really noticed Dube in particular attacking dump-ins with speed.
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