larueskee
Player/Member USA Hockey or affilates 1972-2006
I'm big on goal differentials as any coach or player should be. Simply put, you have to score more than your opponent to win. This is the primary reason I would advocate keeping minus players off the ice more than plus players most importantly your defense.
This years first 24 games the Pens are a minus 20 which is 3rd worst in the conference
Last years last 24 regular season games the Pens were plus 12
Last years playoff run of 25 games the Pens were a plus 20
The biggest change in the lineup would be the addition of Letang who at minus 16 gets 25.5 minutes a game to this point. Dumo at minus 9 and 21 minutes is another issue but I suspect part of his problem is time with Letang. This is just a quick glimpse but it should open some eyes.
This years first 24 games the Pens are a minus 20 which is 3rd worst in the conference
Last years last 24 regular season games the Pens were plus 12
Last years playoff run of 25 games the Pens were a plus 20
The biggest change in the lineup would be the addition of Letang who at minus 16 gets 25.5 minutes a game to this point. Dumo at minus 9 and 21 minutes is another issue but I suspect part of his problem is time with Letang. This is just a quick glimpse but it should open some eyes.