- Oct 18, 2010
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I feel like the softness of the forwards effects the defense more than people ever mention. Too many times they bail out on plays that would ensure that the puck gets out, or just turnovers and board play in general. The pressure that is put on the defense is immense. The biggest problems come when they get stuck on the ice and that usually happens when someone makes a soft play or bad decision with the puck which is rarely Phaneuf.
Phaneuf makes bad reads sometimes though, and has gotten aggressive at bad times. As far as his scoring goes, it would help A LOT to have a net presence and some other shooters out there on the PP. Other teams cover the D, and especially Phaneuf, tight because there aren't many threats out there which results in blocked/wide shots. That's why I want Frattin on the PP, he can one time the puck and score. He hasn't gotten his shot going at the NHL level yet though. Kessel isn't much of a factor on the PP becayse he's stuck at a vad angle and typically needs to handle the puck bit before getting a good shot off.
Phaneuf makes bad reads sometimes though, and has gotten aggressive at bad times. As far as his scoring goes, it would help A LOT to have a net presence and some other shooters out there on the PP. Other teams cover the D, and especially Phaneuf, tight because there aren't many threats out there which results in blocked/wide shots. That's why I want Frattin on the PP, he can one time the puck and score. He hasn't gotten his shot going at the NHL level yet though. Kessel isn't much of a factor on the PP becayse he's stuck at a vad angle and typically needs to handle the puck bit before getting a good shot off.