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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
What is the Flames' fascination with keeping him on the left side? Because he shoots left? Didn't he have his best success playing on the right?
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Lots of studies and coaching theory teach that LH defenceman on left side is best, particularly for the transition game, but overall in all three zones. It's not just the Flames who do this. Look at Babcock and the Olympic team.
See also:
https://hockey-graphs.com/2016/03/04...of-handedness/
http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/109...ded-defensemen
http://www.iplayhockey.ca/671/right-...t-handed-shots