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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
Maybe that "defence wins cups" mantra that some posters have trotted out would actually bear fruit.
I don't think D alone without elite forwards can win, but that hypothetical D-core would give me pause.
We used to scold the Flames for always putting the puck back to the blue line. If that came to be it would become a winning strategy.
Can you imagine though.. Makar, Parekh, Brzus and Mews? All guys that decimated their teen leagues and set records, running over the competition.
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'defense wins championships' isn't a reference to defensemen (vs forwards), it is a reference to team defense. Take any dynasty team in any sport, and it is almost a certainty that that team will be known for being tremendous defensively.
What was the difference between the Panthers and the Oilers? Their offenses were similar, but one team could shut the other team down. And notably, their best defensive player is a forward.
Tampa; the 80s Islanders; the 70s Habs... try scoring against any of these teams.
