The games under MacLean was a hundred times worse. That team couldn’t even get a lead, would lose 5-1 every night and the players were out of shape.
What we are currently seeing is a team with enough talent who should be in the middle of the pack, constantly get leads but are unable to hold those leads due to a bad coaching staff and inconsistent goaltending. Let’s be honest, if this team was playing smart hockey they would easily have 10-12 wins. Those 3rd period blown leads are inexcusable and it is a direct indictment on the staff. The players are the ones getting those leads, the ‘system‘ is preventing them from closing out the games.
What we are currently seeing is a team with enough talent who should be in the middle of the pack, constantly get leads but are unable to hold those leads due to a bad coaching staff and inconsistent goaltending. Let’s be honest, if this team was playing smart hockey they would easily have 10-12 wins. Those 3rd period blown leads are inexcusable and it is a direct indictment on the staff. The players are the ones getting those leads, the ‘system‘ is preventing them from closing out the games.