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pylon · 03-15-2014, 01:08 AM

Karlsson has already won a Norris, and though he may not leave a legacy for the same reasons Lidstrom did, he may very well leave a similarily huge legacy for his offensive prowess.

Also give him some time. If he matures defensively with his front end skills now, he very well could end up as a complete package. Look at Al Macinnis. The guy could hardly skate when he came into the NHL, all he had was the shot. By the time he retired, he was a top level shut down guy.

Lidstrom proved you don't have to be physical to shut down top players. Positioning and smarts was all it took. The guy rarely threw a hit. And was the best first pass that ever played the game.

03-15-2014, 01:08 AM	#36
pylon Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jul 2007 Exp:	Karlsson has already won a Norris, and though he may not leave a legacy for the same reasons Lidstrom did, he may very well leave a similarily huge legacy for his offensive prowess. Also give him some time. If he matures defensively with his front end skills now, he very well could end up as a complete package. Look at Al Macinnis. The guy could hardly skate when he came into the NHL, all he had was the shot. By the time he retired, he was a top level shut down guy. Lidstrom proved you don't have to be physical to shut down top players. Positioning and smarts was all it took. The guy rarely threw a hit. And was the best first pass that ever played the game. Last edited by pylon; 03-15-2014 at 01:10 AM.