For me the roster is so watered down you can’t draw any conclusions. But we’ve also seen the Leafs lose in that fashion to a team like Florida with all hands on deck in the past. So you worry that’s the dynamic.
The only conclusion I drew is there is a clear difference between a NHLer and an AHLer. Miten has a legit NHL shot, that puck off the post was stupid fast..
One thing I notice about Sam Reinhart and his game every time I see him play is how simple his game is. North South, throw it on net. No frills, keeps it a lot simpler than his natural skill level. We need a guy with that mentality entrenched in the top 6. Like the reliable meat and potatoes style guy who just funnels it all to the net.
Noticed that up and down the line up, Florida likes to have a guy disappear from coverage and be the open guy for puck battles, usually behind the net, sometimes in the corner but there is always a guy who is in a spot away from the play who goes to a spot where he can get lost. They pressure the puck in pairs and it feels like they have 6 skaters vs our 5, they work their ass off... they look like a team that knows their assignments, each player has a purpose. I think that is what Berube is trying to get this team to be.
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