For anyone who thinks Left/Right side shouldn't be a factor, I advise you to read this article by Penguins GM Rutherford from soon after they won the Stanley Cup:
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/ji...ut-being-a-gm/
Tell me that does not sound familiar.
Know another defenseman who preferred his off-side? Bobby Orr.
Would you tell Bobby Orr he should play his strong side?