BUX7PHX
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Is this a thing? Just noticed the same with Pens-Sabres, as I tried to watch a bit of it, and found threads about it (to ask about the bad picture I have, wanted to see if it was commented on: ) and people talked about this being the exact same match-up as in their first game!
No stream tonight. Well, last weekend without feed from the games, then, at least.
I don't think it is an intentional thing, but every so often, it is bound to happen. Geographical proximity of teams for preseason is a big piece to the puzzle, and some areas of the country will naturally be put in this position.
I will say that in the instance of this situation, I would purposefully put in some plays and/or line combos that we would not see or are limited in our future intentions. If we suck at it - great, we just gave a game plan that we have no intention of using and combos that should not be seen anyhow. If we pot some good plays, however, we found success with plays and players that "allegedly" weren't supposed to work. That bodes well for our ability to play to our strengths. We just have to be aware that the Ducks may be willing to be doing the same thing - testing different looks and combos that may not have any future for them.