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Originally Posted by timbit
Makarov, IMO, was one of the strongest and proficient puck protecting forwards of his generation.
Incredible strength and balance for 5’ 9” 185 pounds.
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That's true. Gaudreau hasn't got his overall strength. On the other hand, Makarov did not have Gaudreau's twitch muscles and hair-trigger agility, which strike me as a shade beyond human. Both players earned their keep by avoiding battles instead of winning them.