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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
Anyone else notice Bouma's been pretty quiet this preseason?
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Bouma does some great things, such as shot blocking and hitting, but he really needs to learn how to "stick" to his forecheck. I find he always loses his man after the initial hit. He needs to learn to get on the right side (ie, between the opposition and the puck). Also needs to win more puck battles. For someone with his size and strength, he loses way too many of these battles.
Same thing with Tyler Wotherspoon. There was a play last night where he hit the puck carrier along the boards, but then ended up on the wrong side, and the attacker went in on a two on one. Something he really needs to work on.