I think Brodie in particular is the perfect d-man to shadow McDavid. His excellent skating would really nullify a lot of what McDavid tries to do. Everytime 97 is on the ice he should be greeted by the Backlund Frolik line + Brodie and Gio. Also after re-watching the game I have to say some of our physical players looked to be scared of Edmonton. The oilers went after Gaudreau and played him physically with lots of hacks and crosschecks. Asides from Tkachuk and Engelland the rest of the guys seemed to be in a way intimidated by Lucic Kassian Maroon etc. I'd like to see us play very physically against their less physical, more skilled players like Nuge Eberle and McD - without thinking of consiquences. Its not like Lucic is the best fighter in the league or something.
Last edited by Crumpy-Gunt; 10-14-2016 at 06:27 AM.
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