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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
My thoughts:
Brouwer with more icetime than the Ferland, Johnny and Monahan
Brouwer a non-factor in physical play
Statement game from the young guys. Stepping up physically. Matching the intensity of the Ducks.
I think this is key. Along with Smith, They are taking the leadership of this team away from Brouwer and Stajan.
Also have to love Hamilton scoring that goal after the Francis hatchet job earlier in the week.
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Agree. Tkachuk, Bennett, Ferland are far more physical than Brouwer. These are young, skilled, physical guys but GG has had them trying to play a skills only game, which is clearly not their jam. Now we mix in Janko and Hathaway, get some more forecheck, and we look better. Surpsrise surprise. Let Johnny and Monny and Backs dangle, we need the rest smashing and crashing and getting revved up. Forcing a group of physical guys to play all skill results in lots of hooking and tripping penalties. With this group, I'd rather see us get more roughing calls. Fun/mildly infuriating game to watch!
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