Emperoreddy
Show Me What You Got!
Ya I think pressuring the puck is what it's all about. Aggressive defending, with the covering fwd is the supporting aspect of it.
Non traditional for sure, and involves more moving parts, trying to be uptempo.
More complicated then it needs to be? Too dependant on proper personnel?
Perhaps on both counts, but why was it successful last year, while so unsuccessful this year?
I question if the current D is anywhere near fast enough to play this way effectively on multiple nights.
It also does seem to require the 100% buy in that we saw last year. Anyone drags their feet even a little and the house of cards falls apart.
Maybe with more soft talent they could get away with it more, but not this current team.