Tampa Bay Lightning: Should Guy Boucher Coach To Win or Coach To Entertain?

Coaching strategy isn't talked about much in the hockey world, but with the recent buzz surrounding the Tampa Bay Lightning, I thought it would be nice to dig into the situation. Its called a 1-3-1 forecheck, an ultra defensive system utilized by Coach Boucher for Tampa Bay Lightning. And it's creating a stir around the league. In inner NHL circles, it's just a part of the game, but should the league ban these playing styles that slow down the game and go against everything the new NHL is trying to do? When you play a defensive style like this, trying to slow the game down and breaking up attacks by sticking back, it's generally not that great to watch. You'd think with the likes of Stamkos and a team full of attacking prowess, the Lightning would be a fantastic team to watch. This isn't the case. They are boring. And it might just be an issue, as nationally televised hockey needs to be exciting to continue its growth into the American sports scene. Watch...