Mr Snrub
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- Oct 12, 2016
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1. Bad is relative. Brodie wasn't playing at the same level as he did in previous years, but still very much a top-four defencemen. To say otherwise is just sheer buffoonery and little more than petulant whining.
2. First 'bad' year was when he had to carry the sad corpse of Denis Wideman, the same guy who couldn't get an NHL contract for any amount at any level last year. The moment Stone was brought in and Wideman was scratched, suddenly Brodie was looking good again. Who could have imagined that?
Second 'bad' year (last season) was where he had some notable struggles at certain points in time but was still largely solid despite little chemistry with Hamonic. In other words, he was still a top four defenceman.
3. His two 'bad' years coincide with the thoroughly bland and uninspiring coaching of Gulutzan aka Brent Sutters protege in trying to fit round pegs in square holes. The fact is, he's better on the right side than the left. But even then, he had better chemistry with Stone than Hamonic. Gulutzan utterly failed at utilizing the riches he had defensively.
4. On paper the defense is likely top ten. Performance wise, it's been average yes, but with a new coach that hopefully isn't a moron, there's reasons to be optimistic.
This post is chock full of truth