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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
The concussion factor is real with Pospisil, but outside of that I only see a player who is going to get better and he rounds out his defensive game. He’s probably never going to score 40 or win the Selke, but I see a 30-40 point guy who can be good defensively, play with an edge, and be a middle-six mainstay. Maybe he tops out as a bottom-six guy, which would be fine, too. Those guys are important.
I also don’t think he has to fight. Clean up the dirty hits and know guys are going to come after you, but he doesn’t have to answer to anybody. He played the “fight” perfectly last night. Protect yourself, take a few lumps, and draw the penalty.
I don’t know, maybe I’m a little sour about how Tkachuk was treated around here. Look at him now. I know Pospisil is never going to come close from a talent perspective, but you have to embrace guys who play the game hard and get under the skin of the other team. Again, you don’t want dirty stuff and intent to injure, but you move guys like Bennett, Tkachuk, and Pospisil and end up wishing you had someone like them.
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I love the player. Tkachuk had to answer the bell at some point though, too.
I would think Pospisil will have to dial it back if he chooses to not answer the bell. I think he has the skill and potential to still be a very effective player without being right on the edge.