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Originally Posted by Bingo
I think Johnny wasn't ready for Sutter hockey for sure.
But he adjusted, by probably reigning in some of the risk taking and then getting better suited linemates.
Hard to pinpoint obviously.
But for fun ...
CF%
Ward 50%
Sutter (1st 15) 48%
Sutter (Last 15) 57%
xGF%
Ward 54%
Sutter (1st 15) 42%
Sutter (Last 15) 61%
SCF%
Ward 50%
Sutter (1st 15) 46%
Sutter (Last 15) 55%
HDCF%
Ward 51%
Sutter (1st 15) 43%
Sutter (Last 15) 61%
I know when I coach kids hockey I don't like forwards to turn the puck over at either blueline; that's pretty much logical hockey 101.
Some when hearing that (kids and parents) snap and suggest you're dummying down the sport or making kids into robots. But no way ... you're just asking the kid with the puck to make an assessment. If he thinks he can beat a guy 90% of the time take the chances. If it's closer to 20% given the situation dump it in.
You could see Gaudreau change his assessment level tremendously as the season wore on.
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How many of those 15 game splits were carrying a hobbled Sean Monahan and a useless Brett Ritchie around the ice though? Did he need to adjust to a new style or did he need to get his anchors taken away?