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Cleveland Steam Whistle · 10-11-2016, 02:17 PM

I haven't seen enough Grossman this preseason to decide how I feel about this, other than if it is a mistake, it's not a big one.

What I do know, is D-men that play his style are often under appreciated and under-rated by most fans. They don't have the foot speed, so are always get labeled as ineffective because of it. People also tend to underrate a stay at home D-man's hockey IQ, lumping the lack of skill in with hockey IQ. Engelland while over paid slightly, still get's painted with this brush around here, despite performing very admirably since joining the Flames.

10-11-2016, 02:17 PM	#72
Cleveland Steam Whistle Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2011 Exp:	I haven't seen enough Grossman this preseason to decide how I feel about this, other than if it is a mistake, it's not a big one. What I do know, is D-men that play his style are often under appreciated and under-rated by most fans. They don't have the foot speed, so are always get labeled as ineffective because of it. People also tend to underrate a stay at home D-man's hockey IQ, lumping the lack of skill in with hockey IQ. Engelland while over paid slightly, still get's painted with this brush around here, despite performing very admirably since joining the Flames.