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This is an old article on the Athletic from April 2019: How the Jackets' aggressive penalty kill can be a difference maker against Lightning
I found it interesting because the article quotes Shaw and Rachel Doerrie:
Reading this makes me kind of sad. If Green didn't sideline Shaw, he may still have a job.
Under the previous regime, the analytics department was well integrated with the coaching staff. I hope Doerrie will get a chance to present strategies to the coaching staff (like she did in NJ).
Edit: There are actually more Shaw and Doerrie quotes in the article, particularly Doerrie. I'll add more since there seems to some interest:
The article then shows how "the Jackets disrupt all facets of the Lightning’s attempt to gain the zone and set up in formation."
I found it interesting because the article quotes Shaw and Rachel Doerrie:
“We’re trying to take time and space away,” Jackets assistant coach Brad Shaw said. “We’re trying to not let teams sort of feel comfortable and have their whole playbook in front of them. We’re trying to limit the plays that are available, and when we’re good, we’re doing that.”
“With Tampa, it is vitally important to disrupt their breakout and zone entry,” Doerrie said. “If Columbus can slow them down in the neutral zone and force them to enter at a slower speed or at an entry point that differs from where they want, it forces in-game decisions to be made quickly.
“I would recommend the first challenge or shadow be in the offensive zone around the top of the circles,” Doerrie said. “Then heavier pressure in the neutral zone. Clogging the NZ on the power play has shown to be successful against Tampa — without overcommitting to one player.”
Reading this makes me kind of sad. If Green didn't sideline Shaw, he may still have a job.
Under the previous regime, the analytics department was well integrated with the coaching staff. I hope Doerrie will get a chance to present strategies to the coaching staff (like she did in NJ).
Edit: There are actually more Shaw and Doerrie quotes in the article, particularly Doerrie. I'll add more since there seems to some interest:
“When Tampa gains the zone, it is imperative to disrupt before they get set up,” Doerrie said. “Once they get set up, you are basically praying for a bobbled puck, a player to turn their back or a fan on a pass/shot.
“It is key to be very disciplined and not chase, however, going in once a back is turned or a puck is bobbled is a way to force the issue.”
The article then shows how "the Jackets disrupt all facets of the Lightning’s attempt to gain the zone and set up in formation."
“The Jackets can put pressure on the bumper by always having a stick in the lane, or at least within reach,” Doerrie said. “The player can fake the stick lane to the point and watch the puck carrier’s eyes. Once he identifies the pass will be made to the bumper, he commits the stick back to that line to put immediate pressure. The bumper is key, so taking away as much time and forcing the issue will likely cause more fumbled pucks and chances to clear the zone.”
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