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Message: [QUOTE="Sgt Cuse, post: 154511, member: 1701"] '09-'10 was the year of the big change. It went from J Flynn and P Harris who didn't really like it to the intense Rautins led new version of the zone D. There seems to be a pride in playing a tough D now. The new subbing patterns by JB started in '09-'10 also have a lot to do with it. People loafing on D can and have gotten a quick hook, even Kjo and Dion level players. The D is no longer a place to catch your breath, and the subbing patterns have helped with that also. I'm not sure if JB is conciously recruiting for people to fit or if this has just happened (with MCW, Fab, Grant) - the sample size is too small for me to tell. I do feel he now demands the focus and attention on D that did not seem to be there 4 years ago. [/QUOTE]