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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Maybe it's just me but when my skate is off the ice (for more than a typical cross-over or whatever), I am extremely conscious of it. Not saying I am in control of it, but definitely aware.
I highly doubt this was on purpose, and I wouldn't even go so far as to say he was irresponsible.
But I might venture to say that he may have been less 'aware' than some.
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If I'm trying to pin a guy along the boards and my skate is off the ice the only thing I'm really conscious of is getting it back to where it needs to be for me to win that board battle. Now add in the speed, strength and stakes of an NHL game.