Kind of like when the Flames under Peters finished with the 2nd best offence, and 5th best goals against and got smoked by Colorado.
They panicked and wanted to play a heavier game. WE didn't get beat because of heavy hockey, Colorado was just much faster and bigger, and added a generational defenceman.
The starts next season 12-12 and can't seem to do anything right.
They don't have a great team, but Tocchet is a terrible coach.
I do think they have a problem with Peterssen though. He is so thin, he couldn't even battle through board battles or checks, he doesn't seem to be shifty or dynamic enough. If you get pinned to the boards just do what McDavid does and dive.
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