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Originally Posted by New Era
That isn't a possibility. No center does both with a high level of success. If you want offense, the defensive side of the puck is going to suffer. If you want defense, the offensive side of the puck is going to suffer. It is the balance of the position. The secret is finding the balance where you can accept certain levels of defensive awareness and offensive production. You're not going to get a 30-40 goal centerman that is some defensive stalwart. Doesn't happen.
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Meet 2x Selke winner, and perennial 30-goal center Sergei Fedorov.
https://www.nhl.com/player/sergei-fe...hl&season=null