The Dallas Stars’ Defensive Problems Will Spark The Offense

The Dallas Stars’ offense has had difficulty, especially in power-play urgency and puck movement, in the offensive zone. Edmonton’s defensemen are sitting back and challenging only the initial attack by Dallas, basically forcing the Stars to settle for long, less dangerous shots. For a course correction to follow, the Stars must remedy their offensive ailments and tweak a thing or two from their defensive regimen that may help unlock their offense.

In fact one of the biggest flaws in Dallas game plan is accountability for forwards on the backcheck. Usually, the centerman would race back to help with that lower defensive

• Key Defensive Adjustments
• 1. Accountability on Backchecking
• 2. Handedness in Key Zones —>{Breakouts} —>{Offensive Zone}