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Post by TheHabsfan on Jan 22, 2003 8:23:18 GMT -5
RDS reports that the Habs have implemented their new system... www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/HOCKEYLNHCAN3E2E04F5.htmlThe players seem enthousiastic about the new system. I think that the play in the offensive zone will let defenseman like Markov and Hainsey really show what they are made of. Having a winger in the high slot will let the D pinch on a regular basis to keep pressure down low, without risking too many odd-man rushes. We have seen already in the first 2 games and Markov is on fire and Hainsey is gaining more and more confidence because they are able to play their game. Look for the D to be participating more and more in the scoring production. Their will be some adjustments and it will take time before this is a well oiled machine. But with patience and training from the coaching staff, we will be on the winning track. I much rather see a coach teach a kid after his mistakes than bench him for them. I think that our young guys are gonna flourish under CJ. cheers,
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Post by Doc Holliday on Jan 22, 2003 8:39:48 GMT -5
The real question is:
Once they suffer an ugly beating or go in a losing streak, will they hang on to their system and work there way out or will they start changing everything in panic mode. That is where we'll know what CJ has in him...
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Post by TheHabsfan on Jan 22, 2003 8:54:06 GMT -5
The real question is: Once they suffer an ugly beating or go in a losing streak, will they hang on to their system and work there way out or will they start changing everything in panic mode. That is where we'll know what CJ has in him... This a good point. However, CJ doesn't strike me as a guy who panics too much. He seems a little nervous in interviews cause it's probably fairly new to him to be in front of so many cameras, etc...but behind the bench, he seems to be calm and makes good decisions during play. You are right, only time will tell. But I think that CJ has a pretty good idea of what can be successful and what simply isn't. I can see some modifications or adjustments being done along the way to compensate for any shortcomings but I think that he will stick to his system. It worked for him in Hamilton and it is working beautifully in Ottawa. Let's hope for the best.
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Jan 22, 2003 10:04:55 GMT -5
Claude Julien establishes a new system chez les Canadiens
Tuesday January 21, 2003 - (RDS) - Having gotten a first win for their new coach Claude Julien, the Canadiens prepare to face the Lightning Wednesday. It will be a very important game since the Lightning occupy 9th place in the East with 48 points, the same number as the Canadiens. Moreover, the Lightning have a game in hand on the Canadiens.
For his part, Claude Julien is establishing a new system of play on the Canadiens. He says he wants to give time to the players and to his assistants to adapt to his style.
Julien will try to establish a system of play which closely resembles that of the Senators. An offensive trap in the neutral zone which makes it possible to create turnovers and to counter-attack. The players already like this system, particularly Joé Juneau. "It's an excellent system. It really makes play more difficult for the other teams. For us, it's good since we have a fast team. We should be able to create more opportunities", indicated Juneau.
"I think that the big difference is that our effort is better and that we're playing with more intensity. We hadn't played well for a few weeks and the change of coach woke us up. We said to ourselves that it was necessary to work hard and to double our effort and we've done that", Yanic Perreault made clear.
The defensemen also have greater freedom in the offensive zone, while there is always a forward who remains close to the blueline to support them. The objective is obviously to create a stronger attack in the enemy zone.
"We try to put the emphasis on that and play well defensively. All the teams now have defensemen who support the attack", declared Stéphane Quintal.
"No-one has told us not to get involved. The game plan is puck control", mentioned Ron Hainsey.
Julien gives credit to his assistants
A rumour had circulated in the media Friday morning, to the effect that Guy Charron was going to be named interim coach. Charron was very surprised to hear such remarks. Claude Julien praised the work of his assistants since his arrival to the Canadiens.
"There were rumours that it was possibly me who would be behind the bench, but I said to myself that it was impossible, because André would have spoken to me before and would have indicated his intentions to me", said Charron. We all wondered who would be named coach, and when we knew that it was Claude we met him after his press conference and we got off on the right foot."
"I give a lot of credit to my assistants. They do excellent work. I had the occasion to hob-nob at rookie camp. I already knew Roland and Clément. At the rookie tournament I met Rick Green and Guy Charron. I got to know these guy and they've been a big help to me since I got here", explained Julien.
We expect some changes in the Canadiens lineup, except that we can't give them to you since the Habs had an optional practice. Nevertheless José Theodore will be in goal against the Lightning.
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 22, 2003 11:16:53 GMT -5
The best indication of that system was the Petrov goal.
Quick counter attack... Markov intercepts a pass at his own blueline and barely a second later Petrov is in all alone on a breakaway..
That's what the Sens do all the time...once you turn it over at their blueline, and they gain possession...you are in trouble..
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Post by Doc Holliday on Jan 22, 2003 11:47:29 GMT -5
One player who's VERY good in these kinda system is...
...Martin Rucinsky.
Oh well !
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Post by MPLABBE on Jan 22, 2003 11:48:49 GMT -5
He is also very good at trying to break Kovalchuk's nose and skull while Ilya is falling down yes I do have Kovalchuk on one of my fantasy teams if you were wondering ;D
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