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Old 05-14-2015, 10:44 PM   #1
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Default Why size is no longer a telling factor in the NHL

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At 5’ 11”, 177 lbs. the Blackhawks’ superstar likely would have been deemed too small to compete in the rough and tough National Hockey League, but that was then!

You never shy away from talent” Bowman told Lazerus, “It’s never been more friendly for a smaller player to play because it’s really a skill game now. If you have size in addition to that, that’s great…but size alone is not the answer.”

This is why the Blackhawks maintain a great opportunity to win this Western Conference Finals series against the Ducks, despite the fact that Anaheim boasts one of the largest and most physically dominant rosters in the league with guys like Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry.
I am always curious to hear peoples thoughts on this. I prefer emulating the Hawks with a lot of speed and an offensve blue line. Others claim we need to get bigger and cycle teams to death like the Kings and Ducks. who is right? Whats best for the Flames?
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