Quote:
Originally Posted by ricardodw
You might argue that Hamilton is a more talented D-man and should be top 3 BUT the TOI numbers don't say that that was the case last year:
Brodie 25:16
Gio 24:48
Russell 22:52
Wideman 20:37
Hamilton 19:46
Hamilton had his minutes inflated after Russell and Wideman were out of the lineup:
In the 34 games after the all star game (Russell played 6 games and Wideman only 3)
Gio 25:16
Brodie 25:01
Hamilton 20:46
Engelland 19:29
Hartley trusted Wideman in defense situations and PK more than he did Hamilton .... when Wideman was obviously struggling.
Hamilton has to show a big improvement in play reading in the defensive zone for him to be successful as a top 4 d-man.
|
I'm pretty sure that's just Hartley doing Hartley things though.