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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I can't think of another player that GG has "forced" off of their preferred side. His wingers play off wing all the time.
Of course there are exceptions. I still think, however, that Brodie is a smart enough hockey player to adjust. He or the fans or both are using this as a crutch to explain why he isn't playing well IMO. I still think the biggest change for him is that he's not playing with a Norris calibre defenceman.
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First of all, I absolutely agree that not playing with Giordano is a huge factor - Giordano is possibly the most under-rated player on the team. He consistently carries, or at least improves, whoever plays with him.
And I don't think Brodie has ever used it as a crutch. However, the side does matter for some players more than others. And who your partner is matters. And the style of play that the coach wants from you matters.
I think all of these things are factors that are influencing his play.
As for the forwards playing wrong side, I think it is partially a function of the available players, and partially a function of the fact that it doesn't matter as much for wingers.