You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

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### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

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### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


Who are the best left wings in Bruins history? Ranking the Top 10

It's only in somewhat recent eras that the Bruins have enjoyed truly dominant left wings, including Hall of Fame legend Johnny Bucyk, elite NHL agitator Brad Marchand and the indefatigable Wayne Cashman as he played through multiple eras in Boston.

But there are some fun names on the list of Top 10 Bruins left wingers in franchise history -- a list that features a couple of old school wingers, and a few fan favorites with guys like Randy Burridge and Milan Lucic.

The only regret is that P.J. Axelsson came up just short of making this list.

Here's the all-time Top 10 list of left wings in Boston Bruins history:

10. Ed Sandford

A legendary Bruins player that still to this day works with the NHL off-ice officiating crew at TD Garden at the ripe old age of 91 years old, Sandford played eight years with the Bruins while finishing his Boston career with 94 goals and 230 points in 442 games during the 1950's.

Sandford was an All-Star in 1953-54 with 16 goals and 47 points in 70 games and was a beast in the 1952-53 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a whopping eight goals and 11 points in 11 playoff games. He's been an excellent ambassador for the Bruins during a life well-lived in the Boston area since his playing days, but Sandford was also a heck of a Bruins player back in the day.

9. Randy Burridge

It was only a six-year run for Stump in Boston, but Randy Burridge made a big impression during his time with the Black and Gold. The feisty left winger finished with 108 goals and 223 points in 359 games in Boston, with his best season of 31 goals and 61 points coming in 1988-89.

Burridge got All-Star votes and Selke votes in separate seasons for the Bruins, but it was more about him being a valuable cog in some pretty excellent Bruins teams in the late 1980's which came just short of winning the Cup. The 5-foot-9, 188-pound Burridge was eventually traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Steve Leach.

8. Ted Donato

Donato played for many teams throughout his NHL career, but the Boston native's best years came for the Bruins organization that drafted him out of Catholic Memorial High School in 1987. Donato finished with 119 goals and 266 points in 528 games over the course of nine years and finished with 25 goals and 51 points during his best NHL season in 1996-97.

One of the clearest memories with Donato was him coming out of Harvard University late in the 1991-92 regular season and becoming a factor for the Bruins in that year's playoff run when he posted three goals and seven points in 15 games. Donato came full circle and retired with the B's following the 2003-04 regular season when he played with a fresh-faced 18-year-old rookie named Patrice Bergeron.

7. Sergei Samsonov

It might be easy to forget how good Sergei Samsonov was for the Bruins after he petered out later in his NHL career, but the 1997 first-round pick was a dynamic winger for the Bruins. Samsonov teamed with Jumbo Joe Thornton as a pair of excellent young players and it was the Russian left winger who won the Calder Trophy his rookie season while posting 164 goals and 376 points in 514 games over an eight-year stretch in Boston.

Samsonov's best season was 29 goals and 75 points in 2000-01 for the Bruins before he was eventually traded for Marty Reasoner, Yan Stastny and a second-round pick which eventually turned into Milan Lucic.

6. Milan Lucic

A player who will always be associated with the Bruins no matter where he goes, the power forward played like a prototypical Bruins player during his time in Black and Gold. The bruising, tough Lucic won a Cup in 2011, reached 30 goals and 62 points during that Cup-winning season and was a fearsome player that nobody wanted to drop the gloves with after his first couple of seasons in the league.

Lucic finished with 139 goals and 342 points in 566 games along with 772 penalty minutes in eight seasons for the Black and Gold. Lucic was a beast on the second line with David Krejci and Nathan Horton during Boston's best years, and they won't soon be forgotten.

5. Don Marcotte

Perhaps one of the most underrated Bruins players of all-time, Marcotte finished with 230 goals and 484 points in 868 games over a 15-year career played all for the Bruins. Marcotte won Cups with the Bobby Orr Era teams in the early 1970's and finished as a Selke Trophy finalist in a pair of seasons in the late 1970's as an impressive two-way player.

Marcotte topped out at 31 goals and 64 points in 1974-75, but it was more about being a 200-foot player who helped win games for the B's throughout a 1970's decade that was a pretty good one for Boston.

4. Woody Dumart

The left winger on the "Kraut Line", Dumart finished with 211 goals and 430 points in 774 games all played for the Bruins over a 16-year career. Dumart won two Stanley Cups, was a three-time All-Star and a Hockey Hall of Famer while topping out at 24 goals and 52 points in 60 games for the Bruins during the 1946-47 season.

His numbers might not have been dominant given the era that he played in, but there's no doubt that Dumart was the best left wing to play for the Bruins until guys like Johnny Bucyk and Wayne Cashman came around.

3. Wayne Cashman

The Bruins left winger finished his career fifth all-time in games played, nine in goals scored and seventh in points while playing exclusively for the Black and Gold during his 17-year career. Cashman's best season was 30 goals and 89 points in 1973-74 while winning two Stanley Cups and earning one NHL All-Star honor during a lengthy career that predated Bobby Orr and lasted all the way until 1983 when he was playing for his former teammate Gerry Cheevers.

The 6-foot-1, 208-pound Cashman was never the best player on any Bruins team he played for throughout his excellent career, but he was a very good B's player for a very, very long time.

2. Brad Marchand

Marchand should have at least another five good seasons left in him at the NHL level, and is already among the best left wingers to ever suit up for the B's. The Little Ball of Hate is already seventh all-time on the Bruins list with a career 290 goals scored and ranks in the top-10 with 646 points in his NHL career.

The fact he's done all of that in just 751 games makes it clear Marchand is going to be near the top of these lists when it's all said and done. Marchand has been the left wing on the NHL's best line for three years running, won a Stanley Cup in his rookie season and is a two-time All-Star while being good enough to finish in the top-5 in Hart Trophy voting. He's known for his antics on the ice, but he's also one of the best ever to put on a Bruins uniform.

1. Johnny Bucyk

The Bruins' all-time leader in goals with 545 career scores and a Hall of Famer who played an amazing 21 years in Boston. The Chief was an institution during multiple eras of the Bruins while winning a couple of Cups during the Bobby Orr Era, and a couple of Lady Byng Trophies. In his prime, he posted 51 goals and 116 points in the 1970-71 season.

Bucyk spanned the eras of playing for the legendary Milt Schmidt in the mid-1950's all the way to end of the Lunch Pail AC crew in the late 1970's and is one of only six players to ever play more than 1,000 games in a B's uniform. The only one who played more was Ray Bourque.