thekernel
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Honestly you would think he is a perfect player for 1-3-1God bless Zadorov, the most honest and interesting quote in the league.
The coach is playing a system that compliments the team that Blake built. Odds are if the new coach played a more uptempo system, LA's aging core couldn't execute it effectively.So McLellan played the 1-3-1. Now Hiller is playing the 1-3-1. The thing that would bother me as a Kings fan, is that the coach doesn’t really have a say? Why doesn’t Rob Blake just coach the team if hes mandating what the coach has to implement?
The thing I don’t really get, it’s not like Kings have to play this system. They have good players. They have better offensive players than some of the eastern media will give them credit for. Its puzzling to me. I think Blake sucks.
If a coach was implementing the 1-3-1 because they had no offensive talent, and they thought it was the best way to win, I understand it. But that’s not the Kings. Have some faith in your players.
They struggle to defend off the rush, if you can’t maintain possession and allow them to set up, you’ll be in for a bad timeThe way to beat it is pretty straightforward. Maintain possession entering the o-zone, and don’t make any critical mistakes that the Kings can capitalize on.
The last two Oiler-Kings playoff series bear this out. Get a lead on them and it forces them to adjust hard.
Since TMac was incapable of mid game adjustments, the Kings were kind of screwed. I’d expect Hiller is better at this facet of the game.
Agreed. Play dump and chase against the Kings and you’re screwed.They struggle to defend off the rush, if you can’t maintain possession and allow them to set up, you’ll be in for a bad time
Garbage comment. The purpose of the NHL is entertainment. Not winning.Loser mentality and loser comment
Eat shit and be better Zadorov
Why does every Oilers coach always fall into the McDrai trap? Because that’s how Edmonton is built to win currently.So McLellan played the 1-3-1. Now Hiller is playing the 1-3-1. The thing that would bother me as a Kings fan, is that the coach doesn’t really have a say? Why doesn’t Rob Blake just coach the team if hes mandating what the coach has to implement?
The thing I don’t really get, it’s not like Kings have to play this system. They have good players. They have better offensive players than some of the eastern media will give them credit for. Its puzzling to me. I think Blake sucks.
If a coach was implementing the 1-3-1 because they had no offensive talent, and they thought it was the best way to win, I understand it. But that’s not the Kings. Have some faith in your players.
That’s a good take on it.Weird inflammatory thread title and openinf post.
Seems like most fans, even fans of teams that employ the trap, find it boring. I feel like most players would feel the same way. I don’t think it’s a hot take to say that the objective of the trap is to bring the game to a halt, or not play hockey and not let the other team play.
Garbage comment. The purpose of the NHL is entertainment. Not winning.
Exactly. Also I think it’s a bit late in the season to change their system. The thing with Hiller though he’s willing to change things up during the game. The kings weren’t even on their game, it was very mechanical win.Why does every Oilers coach always fall into the McDrai trap? Because that’s how Edmonton is built to win currently.
The same can be said for LA and the 1-3-1, coaches do it because it’s the best option they have given how the roster is constructed
I don’t disagree with this logic, good teams can overcome the system which is why the Canucks couldn’t.Don't see him making excuses. Looks like he is just speaking his mind. Its a shit system for us fans.
I hope they meet the Oilers and McDavid eats that shitty system alive.
Vancouver has been able to coast for the majority of this season with little adversity outside a couple major injuries. These are the games they need to lose and get frustrated over and learn from. Kings have given them a taste of playoff hockey the last two meetingsExactly. Also I think it’s a bit late in the season to change their system. The thing with Hiller though he’s willing to change things up during the game. The kings weren’t even on their game, it was very mechanical win.
Canucks have led the division and remained a top team in the league for most of the season, they’ve been a far better team than LA this yearI don’t disagree with this logic, good teams can overcome the system which is why the Canucks couldn’t.