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Originally Posted by Textcritic
After the win in Phoenix Giordano said that Brodie was the best player on the team. This could just be standup leadership from a good team captain, but lately I have been thinking that this is probably true. His skating is outstanding—on another level compared to even the best skaters in the NHL.
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There have been several games this year where I have said Brodie is even better than Giordano.
Giordano is the leader, obviously. And defensively, I don't think there is any question that he is the better player.
But for driving the offense and overall team play, Brodie is often the best player on the ice. His skating has become elite and he is discovering how to maximize it. It is Brodie that is the catalyst that defines this year's Flames.
Obviously he wouldn't be able to do that (to the same extent) without Giordano. But conversely, Gio wouldn't have the points he has either, if it weren't for Brodie.
It's too early to say Brodie is the best player on the team. But it's already close enough to debate.