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Originally Posted by Sandman
Truculence, as long as it doesn’t come at the expense of team speed and skill, can absolutely win you hockey games. Ask any GM in the league- it’s still a contact sport, and still has 50/50 battles that need winning.
I never said anything about big, slow fighters.
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The problem is that too many Flames lineups have "focused" on the truculence part. IE they've placed it above icing a lineup that can actually put the puck in the net.
If you look at who the Flames are inserting into the lineup, this isn't a soft group. Even the smaller guys like Coronato and Pelletier have thrown down. These are all guys who are known for engaging in and winning puck battles.