KIRK
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- Aug 2, 2005
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You know what might be even worse than what I posted, above?
That John flippin' Tortorella looks like he was right, last season. This is an arrogant team.
I feel like I might be sick.
****, another thing I wrote yesterday. Get some original material.
I don't think they should trap. I don't think you totally lose your identity, or try something that you haven't worked on all year. It's not as easy as saying lets just trap. The Devils do it so well because they have a lot of practice perfecting it, we however do not.
Our team needs to tweak what we do. The breakout needs to use the center more and rely less on the wall, for more over all control and less predictability. We don't need to trap per say, but rather get to our low cycle with F3 staying high. Doing this will create more offensive chances from a good position, makes their Dmen work harder in their own zone, and helps us keep a responsible defensive game against their transition.
Perhaps that would work. Honestly, I'd just like to see him try something new. Give me some sign that he can make a significant adjustment (I know that asking for lines that make sense is a bit much, but at least throw us a bone).
I complained about Shero. When he made the Morrow for Morrow move, I said he was all in. Agree/disagree-- and there will come a time to assess soon enough-- at least I could say it was the start of him doing everything in his power to put the Pens in the best position possible to win a cup.
Agree/disagree . . . I just want to see Bylsma try something.