This is a very predicatble loss that I most place on the coaching staff for failing to prepare the team. To help my GDT win% I've only broken my rule once because it was against a celler dweller.
You can find out why in another post, and something the coaching staff and players need to absolutely work on in order to not have an exit in round 1, assuming they make it.
Sharks team speed is not as good as it once was. This allows teams to play a close, smothering style. Sharks can make up for this with getting into good passing lanes and making passes cleaning, but they don't always do this well. Couple that with playing basketball style coverage that gives up time and space, Sharks lose to mediocre teams like this. For some reason, Sharks don't press attacks on offensive or press their defense in tight coverage to choke off the attackers well at home when returning from a road trip.
You can find out why in another post, and something the coaching staff and players need to absolutely work on in order to not have an exit in round 1, assuming they make it.
Sharks got to the net, but Nj would have 4 players between them and the net. Have to do a better job getting to the spots and muscling for position. Effort was there, fine details were lacking.
Sharks team speed is not as good as it once was. This allows teams to play a close, smothering style. Sharks can make up for this with getting into good passing lanes and making passes cleaning, but they don't always do this well. Couple that with playing basketball style coverage that gives up time and space, Sharks lose to mediocre teams like this. For some reason, Sharks don't press attacks on offensive or press their defense in tight coverage to choke off the attackers well at home when returning from a road trip.
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