Patrick Roy’s defensive system: Islanders defenders challenge it

I’d like to think that the Habs’ new protégé was one of them.

According to Leclerc, Roy’s system requires perfect coordination, and if that doesn’t work, it opens up spaces in the enclave, among other things. Proof of a flawed system: Dobson’s record has dropped considerably since the Quebecer arrived on Long Island. This is probably no coincidence.

In fact, the relationship between the two men has become toxic.

The team’s backs were questioning themselves, and that made the guys play with the fear of losing and making a mistake. In short, it’s not ideal.

And in Montreal, we experienced a similar situation. Leclerc reminds us that, when Martin St-Louis arrived, the “hybrid” system of play was misunderstood. The players looked bad, because the system was too complicated.

David Savard took matters into his own hands and went to the coaches to tell them how he and his team-mates felt. In the end, it worked and MSL simplified the system. But in New York, no veteran seems to be taking the initiative to talk with Patrick, and this has probably pushed his number-one defenseman out of Long Island.

Overtime

– Aaron Ekblad moves away from Florida.

– Finally.

– Ah well.

– What a story!

– Nice pact.