Kings Article: The Importance of the Kings "Step-Up" Play

[Jason Lewis]

By this point, I think everyone in the NHL knows the Kings are a good team. They are a good possession team, and they have been for a long while. There are plenty of reasons for both modern and traditional thinkers to believe the Kings to be a good team on paper, in the numbers, and on the ice...

Today I wanted to talk about one very specific play that may get overlooked when it comes to explaining why the Kings tend to hold an advantage in possession numbers. This play, coupled with other elements of the Kings, it is just another facet of an already well coached team that seems to emphasize the right things with their players. This play also lays the foundation for going into a more detailed macro view of what kinds of players the Kings are looking for.


I am talking about the Kings "Step-up" play.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Jason-Lewis/The-Importance-of-the-Kings-Step-Up-Play/179/75486



Let me know what you guys think! Your feedback, criticism, and discussion is always welcomed

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[Ollie Weeks]

I'm only halfway through, this might be the best piece of yours I've read. Really like it.

 

[jace29]

awesome write-up! but dont give away our secrets!!

 

[goosh]

Great work!

 

[Jason Lewis]

Thanks everyone!

I fully expected Doughty to be better at this play given his aggression but both McNabb and Muzzin are the ones that go for it most.

 

[TonySCV]

This is fantastic. Thanks Jason!