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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
I just don’t believe Jagr, Brouwer and Stajan are a recipe for success, Canuck game notwithstanding. Seems like it would be too easy to capitalize on their lack of speed.
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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Maybe, but once in the zone they are pretty good defenders, and Jagr as a decent stick too. The D just has to be aware of positioning and not get carried away when the puck is in deep with those guys.
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Agree with both, Defense definitely need to be aware when that line is out to stay low and get back quick.
However, Brouwer and Stajan are # 3 and 4 for TOI shorthanded, so the coaching staff definitely trusts them defensively in their own end. Pretty sure they're smart enough as a trio to not get themselves caught deep to often, plus they should drive possession pretty well, with Jagr on the boards, so long as Stajan and Brouwer forecheck hard.