Mike Sullivan Issues Detailed Reasoning Behind Making Drastic Line Change Mid-Game Against The Leafs
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New York Rangers head coach stunned many fans after making a drastic line change during their game on Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
During the Rangers game on Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Mike Sullivan made the ultimate decision to swap Will Cuylle and Alexis Lafreniere late in the second period. Something that left fans questioning why?
However, following the game he gave a very detailed reasoning behind why he did that. Here's what he said:
"We just felt like we were at the point where we had to maybe affect a little bit of change. Sometimes change for the sake of change might help a little bit. Will is obviously a different type of player than Laf. I think he has a willingness to get to the net front. Mika and Bread have the ability to play that give-and-go game and make plays. But once again, it's not easy to score from the outside unless you've got somebody at the net front willing to make the goaltenders life difficult. And so, we thought maybe that switch might help them there with Will's size and his willingness to get to the net front."
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