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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Slight nitpick but he has put up a few more points than that:
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=94254
But point still stands.
Also on a slight tangent, the Flames under Treliving have yet to draft (yes only 2 years thus far I know) a stay at home defenceman with limited offensive upside in the early or mid rounds. Ollas-Mattson and Bruce have been late round picks and there have been a few tryouts (Yevenko, Prolux, etc).
Quickly scanning Phoenix's draft record while Treliving was there, they didn't seem to pick any of those type of players either unless they were late round.
Perhaps that trend will continue. |
I think you are right.
It's better to have players that can get the puck out of your own end rather stand back and wait for the other team to shoot.
It's better to have D that can generate a chance on a zone exit then one that just hucks it down the ice losing possession.
It's better to have five players then it is three playing offence when the puck is in the offensive zone.
If advanced stats tell us anything it's that there is limited room for one dimensional players. That includes offense only forwards as well as defence only D. You need three zone players now a days.
Obviously there is no clear line and some players are better at one thing then another. There is also room for special team specialists. But guys like Sieloff and Kanzig (probably) don't have the complete game necessary to fit today's NHL.