I’m not going to pile on an already bad team here, they know they suck. I just am confused as to what they are trying to accomplish on the ice. I’ve only seen bits and pieces of the Bolts over the last couple weeks and I finally watched a couple full games last night and this morning. After watching I am completely lost at what the Lightning are doing on the defensive end still. I have questioned their defensive scheme and plan since last season and things look the same.
I get confused because of this. Any team in any sport that is bad can improve by working harder and sticking to the plan on defense. I’ve posted the video of the Jason Strudwick goal from last nights game against Edmonton as an example. The team still bunches up around the goalie too much, doesn’t attack on the wing and gets caught standing around too often. It’s just an ugly thing to watch right now and I am finding it harder and harder to stomach these games.
The one bright spot over the last month or so has been the improved play of Steve Stamkos. Stamkos is starting to look like the player we hope he can become and he should improve dramatically over the next couple years as he gains some much needed size and maturity.
I will always be a fan of this team, but it may be time to start getting nasty with these guys.
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