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Aaron Wilson may be past his prime, but he still knows what works on the ice. One thing he's always tried to emphasize with his defensemen is the importance of tape-to-tape passes for smooth zone entries. Look, it's not rocket science, the cleaner the pass, the easier it is for forwards like Wilson to gain the offensive zone and set up scoring chances. Bad passes? Well, those can easily lead to turnovers, and turnovers in the neutral zone are a fast track to a counter-attack, something you really want to avoid.
Now, in the twilight of his career, Wilson doesn't have the legs he used to, so he relies even more on those crisp passes from the D-men to get the puck in the offensive zone effectively. Nothing kills momentum faster than having to circle back to collect a sloppy pass, right? So, Wilson always tries to have a chat with his defensemen, offering them some advice here and there on the best ways to deliver the puck. It might seem like a small thing, but getting this right can really make a difference over the course of a game or a season.