LeafingTheWay
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- May 31, 2014
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I can't even take that seriously... Sorry if this sounds offensive, but that is just so laughably ignorant, even for the staunchest of Hainsey/Zaitsev critics.
No offense taken. The negative impact comes from their lack of transitioning ability. Just take a look at Muzzin. That's exactly what you want a Hainsey/Zaitsev type to be like. But somehow, they're on the completely opposite side of the spectrum for defensive D-men? Just take a look at the transition plays Muzzin makes. Then take a look at Hainsey. We're very fortunate to have Rielly/Muzzin/Gardiner/Dermott who excel at this ability.
And take a look at other playoff teams. You think Nashville plays their bottom pair 20 mins a night? No. They play them 13 minutes a night. Why on earth would you give your top-4 or even top-2 ONLY 20-21 minutes a night? That's ridiculous and that's what been happening recently with the Leafs.