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Originally Posted by Flames0910
Waiting, are we criticizing Gaudreau's decision to rim it back deep around the wall there? That was the smart, safe play while protecting a lead rather than forcing a low percentage pass that would inevitably get intercepted and result in a high danger chance the other way.
Hrudey even called it out as the kind of play Sutter would like to see  |
Not saying it's a bad play at all! Just saying from the 2-3 dumps that stuck out to me, he could have elected to carry it over the line, I did see a teammate entering the zone with him. It's just something I noticed that didn't result in regaining puck possession. (Albeit one rim the puck went out play.)
Just like the players, I myself need to adjust and give that line a chance to play that way. Just hard to see them as a chip/dump and chase line. I do prefer to see Monahan play this way, I think it actually will get him more engaged deep in the zone.