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Originally Posted by DoubleK
Wideman has more PPG than the rest of the team combined. Engelland is a pylon with zero offensive upside.
Wideman-Kulak are a far better 3rd pairing, especially at home where you can shelter them.
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Engelland is consistently our toughest and most physical defender, as well as a deterrent to opposing players who might be thinking about taking a run at our younger and smaller players. That's something I want in a third pairing defenseman. Kulak's offensive upside makes for a nice balance with Engelland's stay at home approach. He has the occasional blunder and can be exposed due to his lack of speed, but I don't think he gets enough credit for how steady he is on the back end for us on the majority of nights.