The Detroit Red Wings have really been having some consistency issues with their second line of late.
With no real solution to the inconsistency in sight and the season drawing closer, Red Wings fans, coaches and management might start to feel a bit antsy. Fortunately, this is just the preseason.
Here are some reasons why these consistency and chemistry issues are not yet cause for serious concern.
Patience Is Key
At face value, it seems like a double standard to say that some players (i.e. prospects) are entitled to only one or two preseason games to showcase their skills before getting sent down while others will get more.
This is not the case.
Even though the preseason is a setting where team management can see what it has in the lineup, exhibition hockey is a place for a player to form chemistry with future linemates.
These linemates should ultimately have ample time to figure out what works and what doesn't.
Patience is required when combining players that haven't played together before. Daniel Alfredsson, Stephen Weiss and Joh ...
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Article written by Isaac Smith
Detroit Red Wings: Are 2nd Line’s Consistency Issues Cause for Concern?
September 22nd, 2013 by Isaac Smith Leave a reply »
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