Lots of talent on this roster that learned and grown from a series of coaches yet still can wobble through big performance swings. Knoblauch came into a fragile situation and calmed the waters while the team's performance results also started to normalize against good x-stats. His demeanour has been important as has his strategic thinking and risk tolerance mindset. Generally very good with in game tactical changes and big brass ones in big moments to risk change to jolt this team like Pickard starting in do or die Canuck playoff series and Broberg in a tight Dallas series. Ice water veins for a rookie NHL coach dropped into scalding waters of a deep team expecting to compete for a Cup.
I loved the Coffey hiring from moment it was announced. A known player's whisperer with insight into tactical play of the critically important defense position but also the pure confidence, calm and certainty of a super elite who played and delivered an elite, non-conventional game. Imagine having Paul Coffey instilling belief into you and pulling the best elements out of your game. Unlocking Kulak for 3+ minutes toi to fill the 2RD responsibilities and toi is the coaches best work this season imo. Smart problems solving to mitigate a big gap.
Lots of teachers for this core group of players going back frankly to Todd Mclellan. They've learned, grown their games, and matured through big games and adversity to arrive in peak winning window season(s) with very good coaches to steer hopefully the final plateau with this deep, talented and experienced team.
I have no idea where you post to get your knuckles slapped, cause everything I read on our board you don't say anything inflammatory.
