When players get the puck under pressure they go through a progression of reads like a quarterback.
If the 1st and 2nd looks are to nobody, they will hang onto the puck for too long or be forced into a panic play.
Knowing where teammates should be leads to quicker decisions.
Team speed is a huge reflection of the system, players need to know where teammates should be.
Making quick decisions and moving the puck quickly is an area where the Leafs seem to have significantly regressed over Berubes tenure, and need to focus on improving. #LeafsForever
@LeafsfanEst1991@sportstalkinth1@MapleLeafs@7lrcj7 I can’t stand that glasses man idk how that was the way you interpreted what I have said. Idc much for gossip from people who care more about engagement than reporting
@LeafsfanEst1991@sportstalkinth1@MapleLeafs@7lrcj7 Am aware, but again I never paid attention to AZ to understand the context of some of those events. Idk how much is on him, ownership, or scouting dept (or lack thereof). Also idk how serious to take the media gossip stuff tbh, I tend to disregard most of that.
@LeafsfanEst1991 I have read many articles and opinions shared on here
I mean that in the sense of I never paid attention to the Coyotes to understand the context of his tenure at all to form opinions about him myself
But I’d also rather give the benefit of the doubt than pray on his downfall
Don’t know anything about Chayka but very excited for Sundin to be a part of the front office.
Glad they went kinda off the board for the GM and didn’t let media circle jerk influence their decision #LeafsForever
@hockeyanalysis Combination of everything, but most significant is Berube/Van Ryn imo. Awful (borderline nonexistent) systems.
Then health, like Tanev was a major part of the team last season. I’d also add swapping Domi for Marner on the top line. Honourable mention Stolarz struggling.
I feel like Giordano would be a good defense coach tbh, send Van Ryn to Moscow with Berube.
Cassidy
Giordano
Lalonde
Sullivan
Thats probably what I’d like to go with. Also not sure how good the Marlies coach is but id be happy exploring that also.