Beau Knows
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After the embarrassment of Adam Oates, the Caps have made a significant change with their coaching staff and have named Barry Trotz their head coach.
Trotz is known for being a defensive minded coach, who preaches responsibility among his players. We all know Alex Ovechkin is an offensive oriented star who has played under a number of coaches with some different results. We've seen him let loose by Bourdeau, his ice time limited in the post-season by Hunter and we've seen him moved to RW by Oates.
Ovechkin feasted on the PP this season, often playing 2 minutes on the point. The Capitals allowed 10 SH goals however, and I imagine that is something Trotz will want to improve on. I could see him trying to get Ovechkin away from the blueline and closer to the net.
What do you think Trotz's approach will be to utilizing Ovechkin next season? And what kind of season do you expect from Ovechkin in numbers and play style?
My prediction? Ovechkin is put back on LW, plays much better 5 on 5, plays a bit less and more responsibility on the PP and picks up 80-95 points while playing a bit better in his own end.
Trotz is known for being a defensive minded coach, who preaches responsibility among his players. We all know Alex Ovechkin is an offensive oriented star who has played under a number of coaches with some different results. We've seen him let loose by Bourdeau, his ice time limited in the post-season by Hunter and we've seen him moved to RW by Oates.
Ovechkin feasted on the PP this season, often playing 2 minutes on the point. The Capitals allowed 10 SH goals however, and I imagine that is something Trotz will want to improve on. I could see him trying to get Ovechkin away from the blueline and closer to the net.
What do you think Trotz's approach will be to utilizing Ovechkin next season? And what kind of season do you expect from Ovechkin in numbers and play style?
My prediction? Ovechkin is put back on LW, plays much better 5 on 5, plays a bit less and more responsibility on the PP and picks up 80-95 points while playing a bit better in his own end.