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Originally Posted by Goodlad
I think you're looking for deficiencies in his game through a fairly narrow scope though. What your argument amounts to is the lack of a physical element to Brodie's game, which is fair. He's not going to win a lot of physical battles along the boards by outmuscling guys, but he has a very active stick and is good at getting the puck out of trouble areas. Same goes with in front of the net. He isn't going to clear the crease, but excels at tying up sticks and deflecting passes.
The advanced stats before this season consistently showed Brodie as one of the best performers in the league.
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I agree he can do some things defensively. His exits are great. I'm not sure I agree that he excels at tying up sticks or deflecting passes.
Anyway, I wasn't limiting the comment to defence - his offence, while great, lacks a great shot. His wrister is behind that of Hamilton and Gio, and his slapshot behind those guys plus Wideman and maybe even Engelland.
I think he is a really good defenceman, better than Larsson overall. He's just not as great as some people were saying last year.