I forgot to mention something regarding Brodie.
When the jumbotron posted top minutes played by Flames defensemen, Brodie always had the least time...not by a whole lot, but a minute or two.
I am thinking that might be the reason that he has been playing particularly well since he had that seizure? I know the Flames are probably taking it a bit easy with him right now, just for precaution.
But perhaps Brodie is playing better because he has not been handed as many minutes. Last year, he played most minutes many games, and of course made more gaffes. That can be expected playing that many minutes and on the top defensive pair.
Maybe the Flames get the most out of Brodie by giving him the minutes he is presently playing.
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