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Originally Posted by 868904
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.
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If Brodie is a defensive defenceman, it hasn't shown in previous years. This year it's been much better because of his lack of blue line turnovers.