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Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack
I personally don't like the cumulative effect that Smith's plays have on zone breakouts. when a defenseman retrieves the puck behind the goal line, he can survey the ice to see where everyone is while accelerating out to get the unit moving forward. he can then pass to the clearest target or carry out himself (or spinorama first if Brodie)..
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I noticed this as early as last year when Smith was "carrying us". So many games I felt our D instead of playing their position that they're pretty damn good at started facing suicide passes while being pulled out of position.