Craig Berube on deploying Scott Laughton on the wing: "I don't want to put so much on him early on, but it is not that he can't play center"
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Head coach Craig Berube discussed Scott Laughton's recent performance and his adjustment to playing both wing and center. Laughton showed improvement in his last game, showcasing more engagement worthy of praise. Berube emphasized the flexibility of using Laughton in different positions, particularly for playoff strategy, while also addressing practice execution issues. Additionally, Berube highlighted the strengths of Bobby McMann on the Tavares-Nylander line, noting his speed and ability to control the puck, which greatly benefits their offensive play as they prepare for upcoming games.
Bobby has such good speed on that line. He is strong, big, has size, and can skate. He gets to so many pucks in the offensive zone.
That was his best game in the last game, for sure. The goal was disallowed, but he was way more engaged in the game and provided more.
Sometimes, coming to a new team, it is less to think about and less to do. I don't want to put so much on him early on.
Draws become really important, and they're important now. He will gets his reps at both positions.
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