i think the only reason they were successful last year was because the players realized by looking at the makeup of their defense that the only way theyd get anywhere was by playing Bouchers system ... they bought in to what Boucher was selling
but this year ... defense is worse with Ohlund out and the forwards probably are thinking to themselves " you mean we gotta play this way again this year ... fuck that shit "
Yes, it is a business and these guys are paid well, but they also play the game for enjoyment and that Boucher passive 1-3-1 saps the joy and fun from playing hockey.