One thing I noticed about Huberdeau in Florida is that he created a lot of chances by forcing turnovers in the offensive zone and neutral ice. Sutter teams do tend to be less aggressive in this respect. Players tend to back off quickly and start defending rather than making risky plays. Huberdeau still seems to be trying to force quick turnovers while the other players on the line have already started skating back to defend. It means that even if Huberdeau succeeds in turning the play around, there is no one there supporting him because they are a step behind.
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