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Originally Posted by GioforPM
It’s not confirmation bias, it’s recognition that his play was limited due to more predictable entries. That plus the plays he can try off the button hook are inherently more risky, being close to the blue line.
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Again, you have to take what the defense gives you. When Gaudreau sees an opening that can lead to what you call a “central entry,” then he’ll take it i.e. the disallowed breakaway goal. But when it’s simply not there, it’s not there.
And again, I would argue that the button hook is the safer play because you’re not forcing something that isn’t there. If he didn’t button hook, what’s the alternative? A wrap around attempt that goes astray where the puck goes up the middle and an odd man rush ensues? Or a shot attempt that wraps around the boards past a dman and again an odd man rush ensues? All plays have their own inherent set of risks like him falling on his button hook attempt. When you’re trying to create offense, naturally you leave yourself a little open to a counter attack.
Like I said earlier, I’m going to defer to Gaudreau on this one because he’s got the credibility of a premier offensive scorer, if he thinks it makes sense to do so, then so be it. I think anyone who saw the Wayne Gretzky play probably saw plenty of button hooks from him as well. So, if it’s a good enough move for the “Great One,” then who are we to judge?