"It is one of those preseason games. Montreal worked hard and played a simple game. We kind of complicated things at times. That is what you get sometimes in preseason games. They are. It lacks intensity. That can drive a coach bananas, but I understand. There was some good stuff, too. I was happy with some of it. I look for structure stuff. I look for routes, and things like that - our systems."
"We want to play like last year quite a bit. We want to look like we did last year. We are a direct team. We want to play good defense. We've got to check and make sure we are defensively sound, giving our goalies good looks to make saves. Offensively, we want to be direct. We want to shoot pucks, get to the net, and score some dirty goals. I don't see a whole lot changing. I think we are stil"
The preseason game lacked sustained intensity, with Montreal working hard and playing a simple game while Toronto sometimes complicated matters. The team showed encouraging 6-on-5 play and small signs of life. The Nic Roy line with Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli displayed heavy offensive-zone possession, a heavy style, and simple, direct play. Fatigue was a factor after a long week of practices and travel. Anthony Stolarz sustained a head knock but appeared fine, moved well, and handled the puck effectively. The desired identity remains similar to last year: a direct team that plays sound defense, gives goalies clear saves, shoots pucks, and scores greasy goals.
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