I suspect the groups confidence is low this season, while last year it was high. In an interview between periods recently with Tre he said in order for this group to be successful they have to suppress shot volume. This team is veteran laden and yet as a group they’re being told mission #1 is to neutralize other teams offence? Guys like Lindholm, Huberdeau, and Toffoli are shooting from inside the blue line on rushes versus carrying it in and looking for east west options or finding trailers. For me, it’s not working the the strengths of the personnel. Lastly, is there another #1 goalie in the league that finds himself sitting on his butt in scrambles more than Markstrom? He overcommits to his initial read and then is severely compromised as the play further develops or there are rebounds. In my amateur opinion Vladar has been calmer, more positionally sound, and exudes more confidence throughout the lineup when he is in.
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