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Old 10-26-2021, 06:45 AM   #53
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Originally Posted by neo45 View Post
I don’t know why more NHL teams don’t try this. It’s also a good hedge against in game injuries to the D core if someone can step in for spot duty. Easier to go 11 forward than 5 defenseman

I don’t see much downside in trying a guy like Erik Gustaffson as a forward/powerplay QB.

But it’s virtually never tried long term
Out of the box would be to go the other way and create a Brett Burns.
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