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Originally Posted by MoreDrank
1. I would suggest it was Brodie's play and leadership that carried the team into the playoffs last spring.
2. Getting pelted with pucks after losing one-on-one battles and missing outlets isn't a great skill set.
3. Players hit their prime at 23-24. And if he is in his prime, it is a bad prime. Like Chris Butler bad.
4. Again, blocking shots doesn't win hockey games. Scoring more than the opponent does.
Getting a second or third would be a great return on an asset that cost a fifth rounder to acquire. You take that deal.
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I agree with all your points other than when players hit their prime. Forwards may hit their prime at 23-24, but defencemen usually don't even become impact players until around that time. Usually hitting their prime in their late 20s. Look at Gio and Brodie. Brodie is becoming better and better and is 25, Gio didn't hit his prime until around 30.