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bisopher Verified Member Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 Good grief, six of the top ten (top nine, actually) defenseman in SPAR are in the Central. And look at Schaefer in the #6 spot at 18... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Verified Member Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 He looked great against the oilers he always does seems to have a good game against them, but I have noticed even back a season or 2 seemed like he has lost a step. Kinda like Harrison Smith slowly each year to the point he visibly looks like a old man out there. Probably some that would disagree just my opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato AK Verified Member Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 5 hours ago, bisopher said: Good grief, six of the top ten (top nine, actually) defenseman in SPAR are in the Central. And look at Schaefer in the #6 spot at 18... If the wild win tonight, the central will have the top 3 teams in league standings. Thats insane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisopher Verified Member Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 35 minutes ago, Kato AK said: If the wild win tonight, the central will have the top 3 teams in league standings. Thats insane. Let's hear it for insanity! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goenzoy Verified Member Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 Thanks for such articles showing that hockey is a team sport Even if you are not the best player on your team everyone does have a role to play for a winning culture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Verified Member Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 (edited) He’s been so solid for so long. Maybe one of the most underrated players ever when he was in his prime. Black belt level skater with the backwards skating angles, transitions, etc. could ride anyone into the boards totally neutralize a rush, and never made a bad pass/turnover in his own zone. Didn’t score a lot, so never got the recognition of guys like Burns, Josi, etc. Wasn’t overly physical, so didn’t develop a reputation that way. But one of the best pure defenders. Did it very quietly. Kind of like a great offensive guard in football. Nothing flashy. All the accolades go to the skill players. Don’t even know they’re there because there’s never a mistake that makes them stand out. Edited December 5 by Beast 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 I'm in agreement with MBP, I do think Brodin has lost a step, or the league has gained a step. This is why I was arguing that he should add some upper body strength to help neutralize a little differently. I would certainly be fine with #25 hanging from the rafters when it's all said and done. We talked about Kaprizov being an Av's killer, Brodin is really an Oilers' killer. I suspect that if Brodin is on the market, and Edmonton gets a sniff that someone in the Pacific is trading for Brodin, they will put in a better offer. He's been a Norris candidate every year against them. Notably, the Wild generally lose to Edmonton if he's out. 15 years is a long time to be in the league. At some point, age will catch up to him a bit, but his positioning is solid, I think he's got a good 5 seasons left at least (in a top 4 role). Every team needs an aging vet or 2, and he seems to lock down the defense, maybe even more than Spurgeon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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