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Originally Posted by Draug
It seems like the team really should be doing a ton better than they are.
So where are you on Sutter? There are 3 things that have been driving me absolutely mad!
1. The amount of ice time that the bottom 3 players on the roster are getting. The 4th line seems constantly caved in.
2. The line combinations. I cant believe Sutter has stuck with Kadri/Huberdeau for so long, when it really looks like a disaster to me.
3. The man on man coverage in our defensive zone. Many times it works ok, but when it breaks down, it seems to offer up a huge Grade A chance which ends up in the net. I'd like to see more traditional defensive zone play.
Would not their offensive execution be better with some adjustments to my points 1 and 2? And would not their defensive collapses be more mitigated by changing 3?
Do you feel Sutter is being overly stubborn in not changing any of this? I sure do at this point! But, sneak into the playoffs and go on a long run, and I will admit that I was proven wrong.
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It's felt like since November he's been trying to make a point to someone.
The fan base? (does he read social media)
The GM? (feud brewing)
Ownership? (hostile press conferences)
I certainly don't agree with everyone here or on twitter as to what has to happen, but I have to admit there are some odd choices.
Not breaking up Huberdeau and Kadri for example is so strange when he's moved his D pairs around, altered other lines (a bit) and gone to a different starting goalie on a few occassions.
His 4th line usage is a touch strong, but it's not the culprit in ice time as much as his leaning on the third line takes time away from the top six.