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Originally Posted by Tinordi
Why bring it up then? It's clearly a ridiculous comparison.
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For discussion, it's a discussion forum afterall!
If a coach can make that kind of comparison, there's probably more to his potential than the pessimist view. I don't know if the comparison is necessarily a bad one. Keith's strengths are his mobility, his ability to rush the puck, his ability to make a good first pass. These are all things that Brodie excels at.
What Brodie lacks is the defensive game that Keith has. I guess the hope is that he can develop that with experience.
It's definitely too much to expect a Norris trophy in the future for Brodie, but I can see where the comparison to Keith comes in. Again, it's a comparison, it doesn't mean he's the next Keith.
As for the Fowler comparison. Again, you are talking about similar skillsets. Yes Fowler has put up a 40 point season and is more established in the league, even though they are similar in age; however,this year, their numbers are very comparable. Again, the strengths of both players are their mobility, skating, and poise with the puck.
At this stage, Brodie is the best puck rusher on the Flames and is the most mobile of the Flames defensemen. I know that's not saying much, but he has been, in my mind, an overall better defenceman this year, than established NHL 2nd pairing veterans such as Giordano and Wideman.