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Old 03-01-2014, 10:25 PM   #292
Yamer
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Originally Posted by Ashasx View Post
You have to remember that it's a forward in that position, not a defencemen. Even the best defensive forwards struggle without a stick to cover wide.

It's very, very easy to walk around a forward who is standing still or skating towards you.
But even easier when a forward isn't there. I just think you're fundamentally underestimating the utility of a player simply occupying space and closing gaps.
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