The scouting report on Barry Trotz notes his excellent communication skills as a coach, how well he relates to his players and that he has been known to deliver some impressive motivational speeches.
So surely Trotz has some special words planned for the Islanders prior to Saturday night’s Game 7 of their second-round series against the Flyers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Flyers have battled back from a 3-1 series deficit with back-to-back overtime wins, including a 5-4 double-overtime win in Thursday night’s Game 6.
“Yeah, I will,” Trotz said on Friday – an off day for both teams – of addressing the players.