I won't pretend like I could say for sure, but my answer would be probably not. This isn't an NFL playbook like we're going to toss out things the PK wasn't expecting and all of a sudden put them on their heals. Trying different things for when we might need them just means we're not playing them that often. Chances are when tossing then together for when we need won't result in a spark and might take longer to get going. How often are we using these units that we're trying in case we need them? I just think you're potentially creating a bigger problem that might even reduce our powerplay success. I'm all for pulling players, units, etc for when they look like total ass. But intentionally changing it up when it's working just to get different looks seems like it'll have the opposite results you're looking for.
Then why would you even touch the powerplay at all when it was struggling if a different configuration would make no difference? Honestly that makes no logical sense to me. I know its not an NFL playbook. I'm talking about having a unit that has worked together ready to roll out, not talking about giving the defense some setup they've never seen before. Hahaha. What's the difference how much time it takes? We arent missing the playoffs, and at the very least we can experiment in games we have a good grip on. Anything is better than NO PLAN.
I mean really, if you have an option, guys who have worked the PP together some during the regular season, who have some familiarity, you don't think that's better than throwing out a unit that HASN'T played the PP together before?
Hey. If that's your view, that's your view. I'm fine if you don't agree with me, but I have to say that makes zero sense to me. I've never seen so much resistance to simple preparedness, I honestly don't get it.