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Originally Posted by edslunch
From the face off you’re looking a different direction, receiving the puck on the opposite hand, playing the boards on the opposite hand….that’s got to make a difference after years of playing one way. Sure the F may get scrambled in the O-zone but everything starts on the wrong side and a good breakout is important. Plus do they need to get back on the proper side when defending?
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Exactly. And on top of that, suddenly switching, after 10 years (plus pre-NHL), isn't just weird, it causes you to think about it consciously, and be aware of your actions which should be flowing naturally. Try tying your shoes while actually thinking about it - it is WAY harder to do, and causes you to fumble around a bit.
People have talked about Huberdeau's confidence being shot this year, and there have been a lot of reasons for it, but throwing him over to the right side is yet another one.
A cynical person might think that Sutter WANTS Huberdeau to struggle.