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Originally Posted by Azure
I felt the same way. He has a lot of turnovers as well which could easily be mitigated by better decisions with the puck.
But he brings a lot more to the table, and clearly has pushed the Flames to be a tougher team to play against here in the playoffs.
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Funny how us homers always see our guys mistakes. Then when the other guys screw up it was "our players applying good pressure".
I agree he brings a lot more to the table. That big son of a gun was several times first forward back on defensive plays. He doesn't slack off in our end at all. He generally makes safe decisions, does not usually take dumb penalties last night aside and just remember Crosby and MacDavid have a few turnovers to. ALL players do just to lesser or greater extents.
He works hard and opposition players are very aware when hes out there. I like his down low game hes opening up space and many opposing players rush the play just knowing hes coming.
I recall a few years ago a you tube or something and about 10 NHL players were asked who's the hardest hitter in the NHL. While every single one said Byfuglien, Looch got more than a few honorable mentions. Guys that big don't need to make it spectacular. They simply rub you out with sheer mass and just a little speed. They crush 190 lb defensemen and sometimes don't even get a hit credit.
He's also been part of a pretty good 2nd unit power play that has 2 of the Flames 5 power play goals. Hands of lead but good brain.