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Originally Posted by genetic_phreek
This was probably mentioned in another thread at some point in time but I recall Theo saying that the league doesn't have the same talent as the days of Lemieux, Yzerman, Sakic, Forsberg, etc. Also I remember I think it was players tribune with Larionov about not enough guys are allowed to be creative etc.
I think in some ways they both hold true. Years ago, guys would take more risks and try creative moves which would result in more goals for, but with those risks comes turnovers for odd man rushes and more goals against. Essentially it would be like playing the way they do now in OT 3 on 3.
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Yeah, you cant have it both ways. In this league people have jobs and assignments. Look at what happens when you just throw offensive talent out onto the ice and say 'do whatever you want!'
It doesnt work. Theres too much discipline and structure now and say what you will but thats how most sports work.
The difference with those guys was that the talent gap between the top-end guys and everyone else was so wide that they could get away with it because if they caused any issues their top Defence pair and goaltender would easily bail them out.