It's night and day difference between Roy and Sacco, almost every single player has said it some point during the season. So, which players has Roy helped the most?
Here's my list:
Barrie - He had flashes of potential, but he would never be the impact player he is today. Lately his confidence level is through the roof, he's been so clutch. Still has quite a few defensive coverage breakdowns, but that will come in due time.
Duchene - Matt thrives in a positive environment, and having one of his idols coaching the team and the ideal system just made him so dynamic. Duchene would've developed eventually, but he wouldn't be the player he is this year without Roy.
Stastny - Remember the days (well more like years) when he was best known as Casper? I don't think i've heard that nickname all season. He's finally playing the way we all knew he could play, and honestly I think he wrote off the Avs until Roy came in.
Varlamov - We all knew he had the potential to be a great goalie, but it's night and day difference. A lot of it is at the hands of Allaire, but Roy did bring him in so that's why he's included.
Johnson - We've seen him play, 'nuff said.
Here's my list:
Barrie - He had flashes of potential, but he would never be the impact player he is today. Lately his confidence level is through the roof, he's been so clutch. Still has quite a few defensive coverage breakdowns, but that will come in due time.
Duchene - Matt thrives in a positive environment, and having one of his idols coaching the team and the ideal system just made him so dynamic. Duchene would've developed eventually, but he wouldn't be the player he is this year without Roy.
Stastny - Remember the days (well more like years) when he was best known as Casper? I don't think i've heard that nickname all season. He's finally playing the way we all knew he could play, and honestly I think he wrote off the Avs until Roy came in.
Varlamov - We all knew he had the potential to be a great goalie, but it's night and day difference. A lot of it is at the hands of Allaire, but Roy did bring him in so that's why he's included.
Johnson - We've seen him play, 'nuff said.