Iapyi
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I remember as a younger lad then I am now when Esposito got possession of the puck on a PK and killed the whole penalty himself by carrying the puck.
Did Phil Esposito ever reach his '72 Summit Series level of play in the NHL?
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BobbyAwe
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Here is probably a rather rare clip (?) of Espo when he needed to be in a hurry. NOT the slowest guy ever anyway?
(if the sync doesn't work it's at 10:20)
(if the sync doesn't work it's at 10:20)
Michael Farkas
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BigBadBruins7708
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part of the notion that Espo was slow is his size.
big guys like that always look slower than they really are. Big strides and a lumbering frame just look slower.
same reason little guys look faster than they are. short legs = more strides and the extra motion gives the impression of speed
big guys like that always look slower than they really are. Big strides and a lumbering frame just look slower.
same reason little guys look faster than they are. short legs = more strides and the extra motion gives the impression of speed
Michael Farkas
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Believe me, I know haha. Espo's just not a great skater. Doesn't mean he's a bag of trash...but that wasn't his strength. If he was a strong skater and had that pop to his stride it (well, would have been reflected there) would have been seen in his cruising speed...but it really wasn't.
