Maple Leafs Have A New Proven Cup Winning Strategy

Sportsnet host Justin Bourne indicated last week that the Leafs are changing their defensive system to the same one the Lightning used when they won back to back cups.

Leafs Switch to Winning Defensive Strategy

The new system is a hybrid model, borrowing aspects from both zone and man to man defensive systems. Andrew Brewer of 200 Foot Hockey describes how the system works.





Andrew also explains how zone coverage typically works and he provides a graphic so that we can see the differences between the systems.


He also noted how this is the type of system Vegas used last year. Clearly, both systems can work as Vegas and Tampa have won using the different strategies, but it may be more effective with certain rosters. Andrew addresses this as well.


Only time will tell if this system actually works for the Leafs but we do know that with the right personnel, it absolutely should.