Interesting take. If the players can't execute what's the next step? Replace players or insert a system players can play? These are NHL level players, i find it difficult to believe that they can't figure out the concepts.
I posted yesterday, all the above mentioned former players said NHL caliber players should have some familiarity with hybrid system being used and if not should have no issue adjusting after 1-2 games. Went on to state, a coach cannot be blamed for Xhekaj not reading the play on Laferrière driving to the high slot looking for a deflection for LAK 2nd goal and Dvorak
cleanly losing two draws late in the 3rd period
Another example used was how hockey people almost unanimously believe Sens & Buf are far more talented individually than Bruins but team hockey IQ makes Bos sum of parts game superior
Next step is identifying and eventually replacing those not meeting team IQ needs. I’ve come to the belief Xhekaj is not suited for a system that requires quick reads - he’s a classic station to station player