"I think it needs to be a conversation between the coach that's running it and the players that are on the two units. Where there's input and you're asking questions. Hey, what did you guys see here? What do you think would work? What are you guys comfortable with? Because when you get to that, the players have skin in the game now. They feel like they're being heard, and I think they appreciate their opinions being facilitated."
"Power plays march out now going, hey, we're running play #1 and play #2. When we get in there, that's what we're going with right off the bat. So you need to be highly organized. But when things are suffering, I'm a big believer in, like, get right back to basics."
The Toronto Maple Leafs rank second‑worst in the league on the power play at 13.7 percent, with ten man‑advantage goals. Fixing the power play is essential for reversing the team’s early-season struggles. Continuous dialogue between coaches and the two power‑play units can give players input, ownership, and clearer roles. Modern power plays demand strict organization, preset plays and immediate execution when the unit deploys. Returning to basic scoring principles, having a clear plan, and ensuring players are comfortable with their responsibilities can restore the unit’s efficiency and create scoring opportunities.
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