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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
Agreed. Seems like everyone but management can see that the Engelland/Brodie pairing only worked because Brodie is a stud and makes everyone he plays with better, even if they realize this all signs are pointing to Engelland as a #5 right now and 6 When Brodies back. My vote is goes to Kulak play with Brodie (at least gove it a few games) and Engelland would work well as a #7.
Theres a good chance whoever they start with Engelland will show poorly because of him.
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Anytime you find yourself typing this, it is usually a good time to step back and re-evaluate your own opinion.
Imagine you're the coach of another team playing against the Flames, and they ice a pairing of Brodie/Kulak. What do you do?
I have my guys throw it into Brodie's corner all night and pound the crap out of him along the boards because I have no concerns at all that Kulak can do anything about it.
At least Engelland can offer physical support.
(and the reason it doesn't happen with Giordano/Brodie is because, when they are out there, the other team can never control the play).
Brodie needs more than a Kulak as a partner or he will get worn down IMO.
My guess is that management probably CAN see what is going on, just an opinion though.