I think they just forechecked better, they weren't particularly good at cycling and possession I don't think. Maybe I'm mixing up my years though.
AV seemed to start pushing a more hands off forecheck where guys would just take fly bys at opposing puck carriers rather than go in with the body
At any rate, there's no reason a team going forward can't do the same.
I think you’re misremembering the carryover to the 14-15 team. That 13-14 team played a really complete style seen by the way they forechecked, cycled, and slowed down the overall pace of the game. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that our best overall year happened to the be the year we were methodical in controlling the shot share.
This is getting off topic doe this thread though, so back to my original point: with how the game is moving towards creating offense off of controlled carries through the neutral zone, I think we’re lacking that element of a dangerous puck-carrying forward outside of Mika, maybe Chytil, and ideally Kakko/Kravtsov. That’s why I’d opt for Newhook there- he’s so dangerous with his skating and he plays at such a fast pace. I really think he’ll show his true colors next year in college against more structured teams. His speed is so good that he’ll rip apart teams once he beats them to the circles. Give him better linemates too? Look out.
Newhook would be my guy. We’ll have to move up from 20 but it’s very doable
Yep. I think Vegas losing could also be a blessing in disguise for us too. GMGM probably wants to recoup some assets after spending big these past two deadlines, and I don’t think it’ll be that difficult to get pick #16. Use that as the ammo to move up and get Newhook if he’s still there.