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Originally Posted by timbit
With the possible exception of Carolina, every team that has won a Stanley Cup in the last 50 years has had a #1 D. You are correct in saying the #1 C is important. More important? You need both.
To the best of my recollection, New Jersey is the only team is the same span that won the Cup without a true#1 C ( Holik).
Most that have won have had a 1A and 1B.
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I don't know is danny Boyle a real #1 anchor or is this the case of well he logs the most ice time so he's a -#1 defenseman.
I think it's easier to have a #1 guy on the backed then a center.