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Jeff Lebowski · 01-17-2021, 02:56 PM

I know the analytics crowd has their way to evaluate players but IMO guys like this and Lucic are vital to a team like CGY.

This team needs this kind of presence who can play in the NHL. Will their corsi be sparkling? Hopefully but to me that's not their value to the team.

I like the drafting of guys like Gaudreau, Mangiapane, Phillips, Dube etc. I want that to continue so I firmly believe you need guys who will allow these guys to play their games.

Remember what Zadorov did in COL series?

I've heard the arguments that these deterrents don't show up but I totally disagree. You feel the security these guys bring. Zadorov types are less impactful.

Not everything that matters shows up on Stat sheets in this game. I'm convinced of this.

01-17-2021, 02:56 PM	#28
Jeff Lebowski #1 Goaltender Join Date: Nov 2015 Exp:	I know the analytics crowd has their way to evaluate players but IMO guys like this and Lucic are vital to a team like CGY. This team needs this kind of presence who can play in the NHL. Will their corsi be sparkling? Hopefully but to me that's not their value to the team. I like the drafting of guys like Gaudreau, Mangiapane, Phillips, Dube etc. I want that to continue so I firmly believe you need guys who will allow these guys to play their games. Remember what Zadorov did in COL series? I've heard the arguments that these deterrents don't show up but I totally disagree. You feel the security these guys bring. Zadorov types are less impactful. Not everything that matters shows up on Stat sheets in this game. I'm convinced of this.