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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
I don’t believe Peters preaches a physical style of play and I recall Brindamour saying the Hurricanes were too easy to play against last year.
Have also heard Treliving talk about a style of play that gets you into the playoffs may not be the same as what wins in the playoffs.
So I’m not surprised Flames aren’t very physical this far in the season. But if we re having a good season wouldn’t be surprised to see Treliving target a big forward at the deadline.
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A big forward... even a Reeves, won't make you significantly harder to play against if you have 8 players 4 defensemen and 4 forward that are on the ice for say 66% of the total ice time you are going to be a soft team. that is easy to play against.
If hitting doesn't negate the other teams skills then why does everyone step up their hitting in the playoffs?