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Old 02-02-2015, 11:36 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm View Post
Build through centre depth, strength on the blue line or a true number one goalie, all are viable options. The only thing that won't work is building around a winger or a strong collection of wingers.

Flames couldn't build around Iginla, Ovechkin hasn't taken the Capitals anywhere, Jagr never did anything when teams tried to build just around him. Etc etc. Could be wrong be wrong but can't think of any modern team that's been built through a wing position.
I dunno, we were pretty close to a cup... I can see how C/D/G are more important positions, but Iginla was pretty impressive.
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