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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
I was watching him last night because he doesn't seem to do anything noteworthy, but then you see him skate his ass off everywhere. He is all over the ice disrupting plays and causing turnovers. He's highly effective at his role, just don't expect any earth-shattering plays from him.
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Exactly. He (and a few other guys) get sticks on pucks, make opponents at least go around them, rush opponents into passing quicker than they want. Even Monahan is doing those things on that line. I believe this is what Sutter is talking about when he references “checking, not defence” which was a comment that struck me. It’s a way to win back possession.