Daily News | Intact Flyers defense carrying extra responsibility with veteran forwards out
Despite there only being six defensemen to 12 forwards, the defensive corps has 607 more NHL games of experience under its belt than all four forward lines combined. Thedefensemen have played an average of 453 games per person, a stark contrast to the 176 games per forward.
John Tortorella has emphasized that play starts on the back end. Hard defense will yield more offensive opportunities. As the season has gone on, the defense has improved in creating offense through its exits setting up breakouts and finding solutions, Sanheim said. Although Braun has never played forward at this level, he’s been in the league long enough to be able to pick up do’s and don’ts. He’s tried to help them out on little things like positioning and wall work. He and the other defensemen also try to provide guidance on how to play in transition.
Compared to the losing streak last year, Braun said guys don’t seem as “deflated.” But to find some success, they’re going to need their veterans to step up more and their young players to seize the opportunities they’re given.The one thing Tortorella hasn’t had a problem with all season is the team’s effort. That changed. Tortorella was blunt after the game, and, even after watching the tape, he had the same reaction.
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