Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post

Harry Lime · 06-18-2018, 10:24 AM

That is an interesting conversation to have.

Does a team need a shutdown line anymore?

I'm of the opinion that it doesn't. I think that the idea of one massively defensive line has gone the way of the pure enforcer. The one trick ponies of the NHL (Vanek ect) are being left on the shelf in favor of players that can play a 200ft game and produce. There is no need to stifle one line to have them shut down a Crosby only to get killed by Malkin.

There are always going to be line matchups, but a dedicated line?

06-18-2018, 10:24 AM	#735
Harry Lime Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2014 Exp:	That is an interesting conversation to have. Does a team need a shutdown line anymore? I'm of the opinion that it doesn't. I think that the idea of one massively defensive line has gone the way of the pure enforcer. The one trick ponies of the NHL (Vanek ect) are being left on the shelf in favor of players that can play a 200ft game and produce. There is no need to stifle one line to have them shut down a Crosby only to get killed by Malkin. There are always going to be line matchups, but a dedicated line? __________________ "By Grabthar's hammer ... what a savings."