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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Not just because we lost Gio. The good points raised about the ability of our defence to activate and transition to offence is one of the biggest reasons why we were able to defy expectations. But losing Gio has also crippled Brodie as an offensive threat because he is now having to carry Engelland in a shut down defensive role. The echos of Gio's injury are far reaching.
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Yeah that's what I mean. Giordano was the one player who literally touched every part of the game and team. Not just his icetime and point production is lost. His presence on the bench is gone and in the room (whether he's there or not) is different. Other players have to pick up the slack. And yeah Brodie has dropped off pretty hard after a first stint of solid play.
Either way, the statistical anomalies are a variety of things, each playing into it in it's own way. But I think that the fact that we lost Giordano, right before the most important stretch of the season, will be the largest factor in why we miss (if we do).
Boblieve.