Coaching has a big impact on players, and teams. Ekblad's positioning was fine his first 2 seasons, because the coaching put a system out there that put the players in the right spots. And that makes a big difference for younger players. Especially defensemen.
It's not a coincidence that players look confused and are always struggling and out of position when the coaching is not good.
And it wasn't just Ekblad that had a down year on this team, defensively for sure.
It's not a coincidence that players look confused and are always struggling and out of position when the coaching is not good.
And it wasn't just Ekblad that had a down year on this team, defensively for sure.