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Originally Posted by Pipty
But if he's been playing his entire life on one side and better at it, why would you not leave him where he plays best. Only because he shoots a specific way? There are lots of wingers that are more comfortable on their off side and are 'high level pros' too.
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I think his success on that side was due to Gio, more than comfort. And he was moved off the first pair because Hamilton is younger, better and has more upside.
But, not, to move him to his "comfortable" side, you have to move someone off of theirs. And at the same time, consensus coaching strategies tell you that his current side is optimal for breakouts, defending, etc.
IMO his main errors never come as a result of what side he is playing. They are bad pinches, getting walked, having the puck simply roll off his stick, or being weak in the corners and in front of the net.