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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Not surprising to see that stat, how often do we see Lindholm unleash that one timer of his right from the slot this season? Not often, whereas last season, he was firing one timers from the slot with regularity.
Personally, I don’t think it’s a reflection on the coach, it’s a reflection on the players/management. If this team had players talented enough to create chances in the slot, then the team would have more high danger scoring chances.
This is where the team badly misses Gaudreau. I lost count of how many times he would draw double teams and then magicall find Monahan or Lindholm wide open in the slot. Nobody on this team currently has the ability to do this with the same regularity.
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I just don't agree that it's not a coaching issue.
Mackenzie Weegar led the NHL in HDCF last season.
Jonathan Huberdeau was 21st among forwards in HDCF/60 last year and ahead of Tkachuk and Gaudreau
Nazem Kadri while not as good at, was still no slouch himself.
The coach continually thumps the drum that this team has no skill and as a result has his team playing that way. He is failing miserably at integrating the off-season acquisitions and their respective skillsets into this lineup.