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Originally Posted by GioforPM
The problem was, that was kind of the theory with Brodie and it didn't work out well. Didn't work out that well with Hanifin either. On reflection I think the gaps get too big when the playing styles don't match.
I swear Hamonic ends up looking bad because he's left hanging out to dry or given the puck in awkward situations a lot.
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That's because people are confusing what Brodie is. Brodie is a great skater, but he is not an offensive defenceman. He is a highly mobile defensive defenseman who can skate the puck out with great transitions and defend with his skating ability.
He has never been an offensive defenseman. He doesn't have the offensive skills to be a big point producer and there's nothing wrong with that.
I think Brodie is a great defenseman and he is at his best when he is transitioning the puck up and neutralizing the opposition in the defensive end. Brodie is NOT an offensive defenseman.
Kylington has the tools to be a point producer. He is a great shooter and passer. He should definitely be getting powerplay time over the likes of Hanifin and Brodie. He should be sheltered defensively and shouldn't be playing much when the Flames have the lead, but when the Flames need a goal, Kylington should be given the green light to join the rush.