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Bingo · 08-31-2015, 08:13 AM

re: Gio/Brodie

I think 2 things have changed since they were a pairing.

1) Hamilton acquired
2) Brodie takes another step

They were great together and Brodie sputtered a bit when Gio went down, but then he emerged to be the best player on the ice against Vancouver. He can carry a pairing now, not rely on being carried.

That says break them up to me not because I don't think they'd be great together but because the Flames now have 2 linchpins and can literally have an ace on the ice 50/60 minutes a night.

If they don't though I can't see Wideman/Hamilton ... Wideman is ideal for less 5 on 5 and a powerplay focus. No point on forcing Hamilton out of position, play him with Russell.

08-31-2015, 08:13 AM	#46
Bingo Owner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	re: Gio/Brodie I think 2 things have changed since they were a pairing. 1) Hamilton acquired 2) Brodie takes another step They were great together and Brodie sputtered a bit when Gio went down, but then he emerged to be the best player on the ice against Vancouver. He can carry a pairing now, not rely on being carried. That says break them up to me not because I don't think they'd be great together but because the Flames now have 2 linchpins and can literally have an ace on the ice 50/60 minutes a night. If they don't though I can't see Wideman/Hamilton ... Wideman is ideal for less 5 on 5 and a powerplay focus. No point on forcing Hamilton out of position, play him with Russell.