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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Yep Nordstrom is probably about average, maybe above average tops. But there’s more to speed than just how fast a guy can skate, there’s turning, pivoting, acceleration and etc.
Even if Nordstrom has some decent top speed, he does nothing with it. Not relentless on the forecheck, no puck skills whatsoever, zero finish, not particular physical. Just a bench warmer who can block shots. That’s not a guy who does enough to win your team games. This teams needs more to get tocwhere they want. No more low standards from any of the 23 skaters the Flames ice.
Rieder gave the Flames above average production on the penalty kill, especially in a crucial time. That, I do like. That’s bringing something to the table.
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You aren’t watching Nordstrom if you don’t like his forecheck, or say he’s not physical. He not only hits a lot, he hits hard. In fact, IMO his pucks skills as far as carrying and passing are pretty good. But the dude can’t shoot, nor create a tap in goal. Still, he scored the exact same amount as Reider this year, though I would think he had better linemates TBF, playing more with Backlund and Lucic towards the end of the year