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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I think the PK strategy in the NHL has changed to shot blocking, good stick and mobile D. The Flames use Brodie on PK and he's the same size as Kylington (who will probably get heavier).
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The #1 key to a good PK is identifying loose pucks and winning foot races to them, and to close out time and space to the half wall areas and force bad passes.
Kylington excelled on the PK in these areas when i last watched him in the minors, and the simplicity of being able to ice the puck really prevented him from getting overly fancy on the breakout plays as well.
His gap control also makes him strong at entry denial, which is another major aspect of PKing that gets overlooked.