The irony is the breakout drawn up is fairly normal. Multiple pass lane options for d man. What we do not do is take that direct path. We circle back and also drop pass
that said, the drop pass is common as it allows for a rusher to take the puck under speed and leave the forechecker flat footed
my issue is when to get into the o zone we don’t progress deep enough before we hook and either pass back or across. That causes blue line turnovers
the other frustrating thing is the pass attempts to players in no better position than the passer was. Just wastes time, gains nothing and risks a turnover
we also need a legit shot from the point. I love Hughes but his shot is not a threat