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Speaking of defensemen and the work they're doing here... The Athletic has a piece out today on defensive deployment situations:
Which NHL defencemen have (and haven’t) earned their coach’s trust? Analyzing matchup data from all 32 teams
For the Jackets...
Who here had Gavin Bayreuther as our #2 guy for handling tough minutes? Anyone? Anyone at all?
Also, I knew Boqvist was being sheltered but holy hell.
Which NHL defencemen have (and haven’t) earned their coach’s trust? Analyzing matchup data from all 32 teams
For the Jackets...
With the departure of partner Seth Jones, the Columbus Blue Jackets have turned away from using Zach Werenski in a matchup role. That responsibility has instead fallen on the shoulders of Vladislav Gavrikov, who’s also had to deal with a rotating cast of partners — a very challenging role to say the least.
Andrew Peeke also stands out here. The big, young right-handed defenceman wasn’t even expected to crack Columbus’ roster as an everyday defenceman this season but has gained trust in a top-four role.
Who here had Gavin Bayreuther as our #2 guy for handling tough minutes? Anyone? Anyone at all?
Also, I knew Boqvist was being sheltered but holy hell.