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Krueger got Eichel (and other players) to buy into the system by showing them as well as discussing and listening to suggestions about how playing a 200 foot game improves offense. He makes it make sense to him, Eichel tries it, sees that it works, and embraces it. Housley and Bylsma would just scream at players to backcheck because that's the way it's done and chant hollow mantras like offense comes from defense. There was never any buy in because he was just trying to follow orders. Now he's doing it because he wants to do it. I think the process of maturing also plays a big role, but a coach like Krueger can get through to players.On a serious note, how much credit belongs to Krueger for Eichel’s game. He’s playing very well away from puck too
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