Jets @ Leafs - Apr. 5th, 7:00pm - CBC, SN 590

[Rebel_1812]

The Jets had 26 faceoffs in the offensive zone at even strength in that game. The Leafs had five.

That's the story of the season. Being hemmed in the our zone all game long.

That's a stat that doesn't really get talked about much. I can't seem to find any data on team faceoffs, but I'd have to imagine we're either at or near the bottom of the league in that category.

That's all on the coach I think. His defensive strategy for this team is not working this personnel. It might have worked with Pronger and Niedermier but it not working with Gunnarson and Phaneuf.

Do you think Wilson did a better job of teaching defense?  I'm not sure there is a coach that will take the team from 40 shots a night to 20 shots a night.

 

[Can8899]

The Jets had 26 faceoffs in the offensive zone at even strength in that game. The Leafs had five.

That's the story of the season. Being hemmed in the our zone all game long.

That's a stat that doesn't really get talked about much. I can't seem to find any data on team faceoffs, but I'd have to imagine we're either at or near the bottom of the league in that category.

That's all on the coach I think. His defensive strategy for this team is not working this personnel. It might have worked with Pronger and Niedermier but it not working with Gunnarson and Phaneuf.

Do you think Wilson did a better job of teaching defense?  I'm not sure there is a coach that will take the team from 40 shots a night to 20 shots a night.

What confuses me the most is the change from last season.  We may not have been a stalwart defensive team last year but we weren't this bad if I recall.

In regards to coaching, at some point during the season do the coaches not meet and reevaluate strategies?  It was obvious within the first month that the defensive strategies used were not working with this group.  Would adjustments not be in order at that point?  I'm not saying completely change the defensive system but tweaks here or there should be expected no?