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Stevens' problem is that he doesn't adapt to his opponent. That style of play may have brought them from last place to a playoff berth, but the fact that Stevens continues to engage a faster, younger team in an up-and-down the ice game is a big tactical mistake. The Flyers need to play dump and chase hockey and keep 2 guys back if they're going to beat the Pens.
I don't know that I credit Stevens with all the improvement on the Flyers this year, either. I give the GM, not the coach, credit for that. Bobby Clarke was a great player, but a horrible GM. It's good that he was replaced.
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