Hirose has hit the sophomore slump pretty hard but continues to work hard. I like Jeff Blashill twice using the phrase “unbelievably crafty” in terms of what he wants out of Hirose and I look forward to using that phrase for him many times in the coming games.
With Taro’s size and speed, he has to really learn how to be unbelievably crafty,” Blashill said. “It’s hard for him because he’s getting outmuscled (along the walls). He has to find ways to be unbelievably crafty to make sure he keeps possession of the puck. That’s something that takes time.