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Originally Posted by IntenseFan
The most improved thing about his game this year is his willingness to go into tougher areas more than any other year I've seen him play. Gone is the primarily perimeter play that I saw from the last couple years. He's been getting knocked around a lot for his trouble, but it has actually improved his play overall. He knows more now where to pick the proper spot to head into a corner, or alternatively lie open a little further back.
Good show on his part.
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I don't know if that's true. Right from the start of his time with the Flames I remember being surprised at how tenacious and gritty he was in corners and in front if the net. Not what I expected at all so it made an impression on me.
Whatever the case: we like Jiri Hudler.