Intelligent Hockey: Best Bets for Saturday's slate
Midway through the season, the conversation frequently turns toward accountability. Successive losses and unmet expectations lead to coach firings because someone needs to be held responsible. Poor puck management and bad decision-making in terms of positioning affects players’ time on ice. Lacklustre goaltending can potentially crater a team’s Stanley Cup dreams, and the tendency is to play the hot hand/glove. This week’s best bets feature teams under heavy scrutiny, and I identify three that have made some changes and are going to make a statement.
