When in doubt, use the media to call out players is a risky, but sometimes beneficial way to get them to improve. Ken Hitchcock took a stab at just that after yesterday’s 3-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins:
“It starts with our top players. Our top players look at times like they’re waiting to go on the power play.” pic.twitter.com/8nESFlhrz8
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 12, 2018
What his exact motive behind calling guys out for “waiting to go on the power play” can’t be certain without explanation from Hitch himself; however, it’s fair to assume that he’s expecting more from the the top players on the team.