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Originally Posted by flamesforcup
Havent got to catch the last few games since im over seas. But just looking at the stat sheets is it safe to say Brodie is getting back to form? Can anyone who has watched the last 5-10 games comment on this?
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I think he has been steadily regaining his game and playing better for a while now. Last night was one of his best games of the season for sure, but it isn't the only good hockey he's been playing lately.
With Wideman as his partner, Brodie ends up handling the vast majority of the board play behind their net. He is often one against 3 and as a result has been turning the puck over more than usual. Of course, he has also made too many terrible giveaways this year, but I think because of that, people are also criticizing him too much for the lost board battles when he's out-manned.
Last night, Wideman was really solid defensively. He won some puck battles and got things done in his own corner. That allowed Brodie to be far more aggressive skating and moving the puck up. And that is the catalyst of what makes him great.
Brodie is fine.