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DeluxeMoustache · 05-22-2019, 05:27 PM

I think the key thing is that Bouwmeester in Calgary was counted on to be the man. He was given top minutes and used in all situations. He was unable to carry that load, but was sure paid to and was played like he was expected to.

In St. Louis, he is not counted on to be the man. He is not the best defender on the team, or even on his pairing. Colton Parayko is a heck of a defenseman.

Incidentally, Parayko and O’Reilly both were +20 ish

St Louis has a really good blue line. For as much as people here love the depth and Andersson/ Valimaki / Kylington, Vince Dunn and Bortuzzo are a great third pair.

05-22-2019, 05:27 PM	#404
DeluxeMoustache Moustache Join Date: Mar 2010 Exp:	I think the key thing is that Bouwmeester in Calgary was counted on to be the man. He was given top minutes and used in all situations. He was unable to carry that load, but was sure paid to and was played like he was expected to. In St. Louis, he is not counted on to be the man. He is not the best defender on the team, or even on his pairing. Colton Parayko is a heck of a defenseman. Incidentally, Parayko and O’Reilly both were +20 ish St Louis has a really good blue line. For as much as people here love the depth and Andersson/ Valimaki / Kylington, Vince Dunn and Bortuzzo are a great third pair. Last edited by DeluxeMoustache; 05-22-2019 at 05:29 PM.