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Originally Posted by HighLifeMan
I think fan's place to much emphasis on players who "can" kill penalties. The vast majority of NHL players (specifically forwards) have the ability to kill penalties effectively. It's much more difficult for defensemen.
The primary focus of a bottom of the lineup NHL player should absolutely be five on five hockey. If you can't hold your own and positively impact results consistently in that regard then in my opinion you don't belong as an every day player at the best level. GM's have and always will overrate certain intangibles. You can be an effective role player at 5'10"/180, or 6'4"/225.
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I like the idea ...
But the hook is development vs results.
Ideally you would have a fourth line of guys that "positively impact results consistently", but you can't afford 12 of those guys and you have to worry about a fourth line of prospects not getting enough ice.
But I'm looking forward to seeing them try it.
I push back on the extremes, and I thought the Lucic dumping from many was extreme last year, but I'd love to see some balance and have the young guys work out.
Just worried about how those 48 minutes of 5 on 5 get handed out.