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Originally Posted by kirant
I think the difference is that Bartschi just hasn't faced opponents of this big before and he'll need to learn how to deal with those hits. In the WHL, he seems to be fine just shaking them...in the NHL, I'm a little concerned with how he'll deal with getting bumped by bigger players. I am hopefull though that his excellent lateral mobility plays more to it, as this issue seems to be fought through by players like Skinner and Bartschi easiest.
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I don't think this is as much of a problem as it was in the late 90's, early/mid 2000's. Not to say that players aren't bigger in the NHl vs the WHL, because they are, but with the crackdown on blindside hits and a faster game in general I don't see it as a huge issue. If RNH has avoided a crushing hit 1/4 into the season I see no reason why Sven couldnt do the same.
Sven: 5'10" / 184 lbs
RNH: 6'0" / 173 lbs