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Originally Posted by flames_fan13
I think the lack of a defensmen jumping has hurt both Gaudreau and Monahan's game. Both players need that late threat to keep the other team on their toes. Andersson needs to join a little more on the rush, having a late threat in the offensive zone would allow Monahan more space as the other team shifts their players towards the trailer. Right now you take away Gaudreau's pass to Monahan they know the only option Gaudreau has is to dump it in the corner.
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How can your defense join the rush though when they’re caught defending deep in the dzone. The only way the defense can join your attack is if the puck carrier can buy enough time for them to actually get into a dangerous position in the ozone. But if the puck always funnels to your winger who also happens to be the farthest player ahead of the play, the defensive track back will nullify any opportunity for the defense to join in the rush.
I’ve seen Gaudreau move laterally east-west and buy enough time for the defense to join in the attack, but the opposition is dropping their F2 and F3 back so frequently against this line that the option just isn’t there for Gaudreau.