The team is fast enough to be a counter punch/defensive team. Hopefully any roster changes that might occure by Nonis is with the intention of giving a defensive identity back to the Franchise.
I mean that in the most concrete of terms in that it should be our trademark of all future teams.Would be awsome to have that back.
Good we are sitting inside a play-off spot,but we still aren't getting Carlyle's system.
Late in the game with leads if you watch for this,you will see offensive plays that are dangerous,and telling. Last night i seen it again(who or what line doesn't matter)but the puck should have been ate on the boards.
A centering pass to the front(from behind the net) turned the puck back. We gave up 200 feet of ice to soon(meaning the Capitals didn't have to work for it) at a critical point. That should not be happening. Period.
High risk plays need to be minimized,and eliminated when we are leading at critical points.Carlyle will improve this awareness aspect,but its tough to sit,and watch at present.
Defense first,and the team rises up the standings, i would think anyways.