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Old 06-29-2018, 10:02 PM   #51
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Yawn
You threw out the give me a break first and now when I say it back your feelings get hurt?
I never once claimed I know everyone’s playing history or extreme hockey knowledge.
Uh, you claimed that the only way anyone could have such an opinion was due to not playing hockey beyond bantam.

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I did however state facts that the two teams in the finals had deterrents and that when Johnny was hurt there was no deterret on the flames.
Those teams also had elite talent, goaltending and coaching. A lot of teams that also had ‘deterrents’ missed the playoffs.

When Johnny was hurt we had Engelland.

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I also explained that as someone who has played a high level of hockey I can confirm that teams play different when there is a big guy policing the ice. All of these are simple facts, no more no less. If you don’t like facts then you will not enjoy discussion forums.
Yes, they do play different. On home ice, they line match their top lines to take advantage of the slower, less hockey skilled opposition. The Flames weren’t suddenly a cup contender by signing Reaves to play eight fourth line minutes. The elite teams are already miles above and can win in spite of having a 2 goal scorer on the fourth line.

But I mean I suppose if I had played high level hockey I’d know that Reaves could keep Brodie from getting a concussion, Gaudreau a broken finger and even multiple concussions for Crosby.
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