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DC_1908:
--- Quote from: BlackIce on Friday August 03, 2018, 12:58:02 PM Eastern ---I would only comment that, with the Caps having a one goal lead in the clinching Stanley Cup final game, the forwards on the ice during the last 45 seconds of the game were Eller, Kuznetsov, and Wilson. The defensemen were Niskanen and Orpik.
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and we were lucky they put Wilson out there to make up for those two.
To apply that being on the ice with a one goal lead when up 3-1 in a series, when a goalie would be pulled, with a better unit ready to , equals them being even average defensive players is just grasping at straws to support naive heroworship
4 Caps:
Actually, Trotz often times matched Kuzy against the top center of the opposing team. For example, against Edmonton Kuzy was consistently up against McDavid and more than held his own. Kuzy is much better defensively than people give him credit for.
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: DC_1908 on Friday August 03, 2018, 01:57:30 PM Eastern ---and we were lucky they put Wilson out there to make up for those two.
To apply that being on the ice with a one goal lead when up 3-1 in a series, when a goalie would be pulled, with a better unit ready to , equals them being even average defensive players is just grasping at straws to support naive heroworship
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Maybe those players are better defensively than you think. Trotz did use Eller quite often in defensive situations. Surprised Kuzy would be out there though. I think you evaluation on players might be a bit inaccurate because you are so bias towards a certain type of player.
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: 4 Caps on Friday August 03, 2018, 05:27:14 PM Eastern ---Actually, Trotz often times matched Kuzy against the top center of the opposing team. For example, against Edmonton Kuzy was consistently up against McDavid and more than held his own. Kuzy is much better defensively than people give him credit for.
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well he can’t play Beagle all game now can he?
Beaglefan2:
Maaco - Beagle was obviously my favorite player for years - mainly due to his desire and work ethic. Every team needs the guy that made the most of his skill set by sheer hard work and desire and Jay was that guy. At one point I hoped that he would transition to a consistent 20+ goal scorer, but he just didn't quite have the hands. He more than made up for it in other ways.
I am really hoping Stephenson is the next Beagle, and that he can be that 20+ scorer. I think he has the hands and the skill set, and as he matures his confidence should increase. If he has Beagle's work ethic, he really could be great.
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