Dangerous off the rush, especially. They have a lot of guys who can move out there. Hughes and Bratt stand out as far as threats off the rush and their ability to move laterally. We have to make sure we have good gaps on them, and we are defending as five-man units, taking away time and space and ensuring we are tracking and getting above them to limit their odd-man rushes and chances off the rush.
Next-man-up is the catchphrase for most teams in this situation, and we are no different. It gives guys who are slotted down the lineup more of a chance, whether it is on special teams or taking important faceoffs and playing with different guys.
I have had a lot of coaches in this league over my time. Keefer really opened up my mind for the offensive side of the puck, gaining middle ice, and how that can break teams down.
I don't think it is going to be a negative one. He had lots of successful teams here. Obviously, we didn't get it done in the playoffs, but I don't think there is any bad blood there.
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