I asked Bruce about that flat-out today. I said, ...I know how you are, you kind of look for these historical things and you use them to motivate your team sometimes. What would this mean for you, ... seven straight [road] wins, that record stood for 27 years and you can own it tonight.
And he says, you know what, I used to care about stuff like that. After last year I learned that...none of that stuff matters. So we're just looking to win hockey games and get points, and whatever happens happens.
Mike Vogel, Capitals Report
about 1 year ago
Gould Old Days
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I like it.
I like it a lot.
If that’s what motivates the players, do it. But don’t do it at the expense of success in the immediate future.
"Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful" George E.P. Box
by Knee high to a duck on Mar 17, 2011 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
But Bylsma did it! < grin >
More seriously, I think this is part of the transition between being an AHL coach and an NHL coach.
Washington still suffers from legitimately below-average goaltending, which hurts them more than the defensive improvements help.
by Gould Old Days on Mar 17, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

































