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Originally Posted by SeanCharles

I don't necessarily think people have soured on Brodie

Oh, they absolutely have soured, in part because Brodie wasn't very good for a two month stretch last year, but for other reasons too that he had no control over. These were the kind of opinions you saw on CP about Brodie back before Glen Gulutzan happened:

Originally Posted by ScorchyScorch

He continues to shine individually despite the team's overall performance and it's showing on paper and on the ice. One would think he should get plenty of consideration for the world cup of hockey and upcoming Olympics based on the way he is trending.

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Best defenceman on the Flames.
Most underrated defenceman in the NHL (he's top 10, easy).

Originally Posted by jaikorven

Agreed and I would even say top 5 in the NHL.

Originally Posted by heep223

....and also his shot is an absolute muffin. If he had a good shot, he'd win the Norris.

Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

Brodie was a 4th round pick and literally none of us projected him to be the player he is. I thought he'd top out as a #5, #4 in a career season. We're watching a potential franchise guy unfold in front of our eyes. Not only that, but he has one of the best contracts in the league. Whenever I think of our cap situation and what it will become, l remember that Brodie is an absolute steal and deserves way more. Then I don't feel so bad, cause it could be so much worse.

And for all the flack the Flames have gotten this season and the ''failure'' of a season as some of you like to say, imagine if Brodie didn't' pan out. Imagine he was simply a #5 and not a core guy. What a massive, massive hole that would be. IMO he's the most important piece going forward (other then a #1G).

I'd also like to reiterate what an awesome contract he is on. 4.6/mil for the next 4 years after this season. And not only that, but he signed a bridge contract before to prove himself.

And he does this all without big fanfare, no drama and just kicks ass every single time he's on the ice. There is no player on the team I worry about less then Brodie. What a team player he is.

Originally Posted by calgarywinning

An absolute treat to watch as a hockey fan. The full meal deal, defensively and offensively. Similar to Doughty in so many ways.

Worried about signing him to a big contract and play goes south, but based on current play he is an elite player.

Also, love him in interviews and how grounded he is. Big fan.

Originally Posted by dammage79

TJ Brodie. If I am reading stats right, He's trending into Scott Niedermayer territory. I always wanted a Scot Niedermayer type of D man on the Flames, it appears we have one.

Maybe some of you think My praise is a little too high. But I don't think the comparison is that far off.

Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under

I agree that T.J. Brodie is a great story. He is the quarterback of the teams offence IMO.

He brings such a great skill set to our team.

I was thinking about who is more valuable to the team, TJ Brodie or Gaudreau. In the end I think Gaudreau is slightly more valuable to the Flames but it's definitely close.

Originally Posted by AC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz9zseh1G90

It's amazing how Brodie is still so underrated around the league. The fact he wasn't named to Team Canada is laughable. Almost every aspect of his game is elite, especially his skating, hockey sense, and passing.

My 2 favourite highlights here are the routes he takes on his OT assist to Monahan in Washington, and his OT goal vs the Rangers at home. In both, he simply embarrasses the other team with a quick decision around the goal. Dougie takes the puck behind the net and Brodie makes it look like he'll give him a passing option on the bump back behind the net but instead just bolts up ice losing 2 Caps in the process. Then his sneaky give-and-go vs NYR to take the breakout pass... wow!

Originally Posted by AcGold

His ability to create space with his skating is to my knowledge unmatched. Watching him skate with the puck it's clear he can gauge speed correctly both of himself and the opposition. Using that he knows what distance to hold the puck at and what angles to skate at to keep the puck out of reach while not wasting energy with unneeded hustle.

His 360 figure skatingesque moves are so smooth I've never seen anyone else skate quite like it. He will skate between players and identify passing lessons and just know where to be. He makes routinely elite level play look effortless, almost too effortless at times. When he sees he has a step on the opposition and pulls the puck forward it's amazing to watch.

Originally Posted by activeStick

He's one of those guys who doesn't get noticed unless you follow him game after game through a season so I don't see him ever getting that visibility unless he has an unreal season.

Doesn't matter, because he's a solid dman and the management group knows this.

Calgary's version of Roman Josi.

Originally Posted by Jore

brodie does so many things at an elite level. his anticipation, strength in puck battles, vision, skating, and puck skills are all astonishing. he looks like josi when he rushes the puck, but he's much better than josi without the puck and in the defensive and neutral zones.

Nowadays we have guys on CP calling him a bottom pair defenseman or comparing him to frogs.