I think we have turned a corner. The team is looking a lot more dynamic, a lot more compact, actually to the point of being boring. Which is a good thing as it shows some collective discipline which you can build something from.
Now we are hitting the next tier of issues:
- How to remove the predictability of the play? Well, I guess, you need that your key individuals find a way of expressing themselves creatively. We have some talented guys but they are young. They need to develop, so that they can take over properly the action in the offensive zone. Of course we need a fully fledge Strome or/and more talent. It will take time, and probably some tough/crucial decisions.
- How to get more consistent with plays period per period. Again I think it has to do with youth. A lot of these players start periods very well, but then they slowly fade mentally and physically. The older guys then need to compensate and here come their mistakes and the tons of late period goals we keep witnessing.
- How to get Domi back? I think he is an essential player for the future of this team but he is playing 'inside out'. Ideally I would love for him to go on a short "conditional stint" #winkwink in Tuscon and get him to score something because he would.
Finally we need to find a way of keeping number 4 and number 23 for a while. I love the interesting discussions and intrigued generated by trade rumours but realistically, we need to keep these two alongside Mr Raanta.
Anyway all of this to say I am feeling a lot more positive about it all. Almost recharged to be fully disappointed and crushed again!