Yeah, it's getting close to Trouba helmet throwing time again.
In all seriousness this team needs some serious change. The dead weight isn't going anywhere so we need to coach to their advantages. As Vali said, the forwards need to be more prevalent in getting back and helping the D. They can't be flying the zone the second Warrior might have the puck, hint: He can't make that pass anyway guys. Also not sure I can watch another snow angel from these guys. No one does that anymore Phil, please stop coaching these guys to do it.
This man/zone hybrid we're doing in the D zone can go away now. This team can't skate with anyone and all it's doing is having guys chase guys aimlessly and leave wide open passes.
I just don't see how this team can watch this style of play and think this is okay. These guys gotta buy in and compete. It's cliche but look at Florida and how Maurice got those guys to buy in. If you don't wanna buy in, GTFO.
It might not be fun hockey to watch, but I'd rather win 2-1, 3-2 than get the doors blown off overnight as we're trying to do whatever it is we're doing.
I truly think this is the product of the lack of accountability and meritocracy throughout the last 5 or more years. The "aw shucks, we'll get them next time" attitude is rotten throughout so many of these guys. Tro couldn't stop saying it, urgency. There is no urgency with these guys. They just wanna wait and see what happens. This league isn't going to give you the Cup because we have 2 ECF finals. You gotta take it. Stop being allergic to the middle of the ice and contact. They're so easy to play against, it's embarrassing.
We need to see some lineup changes. Certain guys need to be rewarded and others need a reality check. It doesn't need to be permanent but they need a wake up call. This is not acceptable, this is far below what you're capable of.
It's gut check time for Lavi. These guys can't do what he wants them to do. It's time to be the bad guy and get them playing right again.
