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Old 06-27-2014, 11:32 AM   #52
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Originally Posted by Swayze11 View Post
I feel weight is manageable though isn't it? Saying a guy is 25 pounds heavier right now seems like a short term way of thinking.
Well if they both add weight they'll still be 25 lbs apart.

Draisaitl doesn't necessarily play physical but much like Jagr he uses his size and reach to protect the puck. As Burke says he's got a big ass and that helps him shield the puck away from defenders. Reinhart doesn't play that way, isn't as much a puck protection centre. So yes, Draisaitl isn't the most physical guy but he still uses size as part of his game way more than Reinhart does. And both players still have room to add weight. Draisaitl will likely always be the slightly bigger and stronger guy.
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