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And weak side sag is typically how you defend in zone. If you want to players to apply more pressure on the puck, you need more guys like Motte, Hoglander and Chatfield. When the Canucks look static, I'm guessing fatigue is settling in and the on ice defenders are doing their best to not get beaten towards the middle or allow a pass through it. Finishing your checks? Personally, I want to see good body / puck seperation and good down low support/a clean break out. It's 2-3 plays that require good execution. When the Canucks can break out cleanly, their in zone issues are less of a concern.
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Curious what people's opinions are on Juolevi being a healthy scratch? Personally I think it's good for him. The college type schedule of off ice workout and games is probably a good mix for him Given how little he has played it's ok for him to sit some games. I do think Chatfield is the more ready defenseman too and Benny is playing well too which is a factor.
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Not trying to argue with you, but boxing out/defending around the net is basic stuff. The defensive structure the Canucks employ in general (weak side sag) is pretty much the same structure most teams employ. I agree the shots against ain't pretty if they want to to be competitive. I'd be curious what the shot quality/chances are though. I don't recall high danger chances were that high, but against good teams that might be different. Getting clean break outs help, and good defenders that can break up the play (I'm ready to admit it-Myers can be a tire fire in zone at times) helps too. I think Chatfield has been a boon and I like the way Benn is thinking out there. You'll notice some wingers and centers are so much better at breaking the puck out cleanly as well. Green made a good point about defending tired as (which they often do). That can be improved with better play outside of their own zone. I firmly believe that different coaches won't change anything. What you see is what you get with this group (as you see it now)
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Evaluation Jake and Adam (Discussion)
Angry Goose replied to J.I.A.H.N's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
With Jake there's still upside but what you see is what you get. He can chip in with offense but is streaky, and once in awhile be an impact without the puck. 3rd liner unless he really gets after it. Gaudette is a tougher call. C is such a vital position. Can he improve quick enough? And there's also that Focht coming down the pipe.