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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
I didn't love Stewart on the 1st line last night, but I think he can have a significant role in the bottom 6 depending on chemistry. I did notice some of the problems he may have had in Minnesota of being behind the play a little in terms of mental anticipation and hockey sense, but he's definitely not slow in terms of footspeed. Not a burner either, but he can get to places quickly when he wants to.
I'm looking forward to seeing Shore tonight. When I watched him in L.A. I always noticed him playing a solid overall game with the ability to score some goals and create some offense. I'm hopeful that he can do to the 4th line what Jankowski did to the 3rd line.
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Agreed, it was also hard for him to know where to be not knowing their tendencies. I understand the rationale behind putting him on the top line but in reality it’s dumb. Our top line has lapses defensively at times and Stewart is known to be below average in his own end and was never used on the Wild’s PK unit. He’s much better suited on a checking line, as he can utilize more of his tools and play a simpler game, something he can not do on the top line. The 3rd line will be a good place to play him tonight.
I did see some encouraging signs in his play though, he was not slow but he needs to keep his feet moving and avoid puck watching.
On another note, no supplemental discipline for Pitlicks flying head butt into Brouwers face mask? Wonder what would happen if that happened to Crosby?