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Originally Posted by Ashasx
Those "grit" players really aren't part of the core. I just think it goes to show how important/difficult it is to assemble a team with the likes of Toews/Kane/Hossa/Sharp.
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Which is exactly what Burke was saying.
There is a place for the skill guys, you need the Kane, Hossa, and Sharp types to be successful. But you need size and grit sprinkled in the lineup to make it work.
Don't forget the Brian Bickell was 5th in Playoff scoring, was playing on the top line, and was a huge reason the Hawks won the cup scoring a PPG over the last two rounds of the playoffs.
I think that is what Burke is talking about when he says the need needs to add some beef.