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Originally Posted by Tbull8
I think a big part of that is how they've been brought along by pros like Backs and Coleman. Helps them learn to play the right way as they get up to speed. Now we're starting to see their skill a lot more frequently as the rest of the game becomes second nature
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This cannot be overstated. Having Backlund and Coleman and Weegar (and others) is massive for these kids to learn how to be good pros.
You can talk about Huska's systems all you want, but with respect to managing the kids, and building a team environment, he and the coaching staff have done a terrific job - he's definitely the right coach for the situation.
And Conroy too - he's done a terrific job of moving the vets that need to move or don't want to be here, and keeping the ones that are leading the team by example.
The other factor here is the prospects on the Wranglers and in junior - they're looking at Pelletier, and Kerins, and Coronato, and (if they have a brain in their head) they're thinking: if they can do it I can do it, and if I work hard, the team will give me a shot.
Regardless of the skill level, this team is in a good place. And the kids are benefitting from that in so many ways.