Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
Good points, and numbers, but so many variables. Some "dump" teams dump with the intention of aggressively forechecking (and Motzko certainly did some of this at SCSU) and getting it back, some dump because they're confident in their ability to get back, set up their D, and win a 2-1 game (Isles and Blues), and some dump because they're just not very good at getting it through the neutral zone (NJ Devils, and early season Wild would fall in that category). I think the Gophers might be dumping now, with some hope of getting it back, but also with the thought or hope that they'll get better at controlled entries as the year goes on and their young guys adjust to the speed and physicality of college hockey. Still, a lot to chew on. Good post!
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Good points, and numbers, but so many variables. Some "dump" teams dump with the intention of aggressively forechecking (and Motzko certainly did some of this at SCSU) and getting it back, some dump because they're confident in their ability to get back, set up their D, and win a 2-1 game (Isles and Blues), and some dump because they're just not very good at getting it through the neutral zone (NJ Devils, and early season Wild would fall in that category). I think the Gophers might be dumping now, with some hope of getting it back, but also with the thought or hope that they'll get better at controlled entries as the year goes on and their young guys adjust to the speed and physicality of college hockey. Still, a lot to chew on. Good post!
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