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Re: Woodcroft being relieved [message #827123 is a reply to message #827122 ]	Tue, 14 November 2023 08:51

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RDOilerfan wrote on Tue, 14 November 2023 07:39

inverno76 wrote on Mon, 13 November 2023 18:10

Everything I have read or watched says there are 3 defensive structures team implement in their own end.

1) man on man
2) zone
3) a hybrid version of 1 and 2

Every NHL’er has played all 3 systems and most teams switch in and out of them throughout a game depending on situations, yet this team can’t put it together. Just maybe it’s because the biggest minute munchers cannot chew gum and walk?

Not sure how you fix a toolbox problem at this level, but recognizing where you’re suppose to box someone out in the NHL is a processing error. The GM needs to find the right players, because no defensive system seems to work for long.

I feel like I’m talking out both sides of my mouth. I blame management. I blame the players and the coaches have the hardest job.

The guys who you say seem to have the biggest processing problem defensively are the guys who fans would freak out if they got rid of. I am not trying to pick on the guy but probably the guy that struggles the most defensively and boxing guys out while playing a lot of minutes is Bouchard. He's a 20 min guy and struggles a lot on defense, more specifically struggles around his net. Boxing guys out, picking up the man, battling for pucks. Those aren't his strong suit.

This is a great video breaking down where the Oilers D breaks down. Essentially the players get confused when they are shifting between who they are covering which opens up scoring chances for the other team. I’m guessing the VGK figured it out, and everyone else stole their homework. And Woody didn’t adapt fast enough.

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Re: Woodcroft being relieved	By: RDOilerfan on Mon, 13 November 2023 07:10
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Re: Woodcroft being relieved	By: RDOilerfan on Tue, 14 November 2023 08:39
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