He uses his edges like a figure skater does. I know I've seen him do it before, but it never really clicked before just how much he uses it, and that he literally practices it.
If he doesn't become the Gary Roberts of skating coaches when he retires, I feel like a lot of NHLers will be missing out. He's fast as hell when he needs to be, but he's a master at the intricacies of staying on his feet, evading contact, creating space, keeping his body facing the play while moving to where he needs to be.
For as long as I can remember, it's been 'keep your head on a swivel." Well I think a better argument can be made for keeping your entire body on a swivel.
Last edited by FanIn80; 04-17-2021 at 06:08 PM.
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