Chimpradamus
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I've watched them both play and I'll say it's hard to argue with the success Girardi has had in Rangers this season. 34 season +10 playoff games where he served his stay-at-home defenseman role very well. He made very few mistakes and kept it simple all the time. He wasn't noticed that much, which is a very good grade for a defensive D-man.
Strålman is a better skater and obviously a better playmaker and shooter, but less physical about his game. They are two different types of D-men. I think Strålman will hold his own just fine in NHL. He had 10 goals, 11 assists and 34 PIM in 53 games in SEL last season, which is very good for a young defenseman in such a defensive minded league.
Who's better? I think it's hard to compare them, can I take both? If I need a creasekiller, I take Girard, if my team needs an skating D-man with an offensive upside, I take Strålman.
Strålman is a better skater and obviously a better playmaker and shooter, but less physical about his game. They are two different types of D-men. I think Strålman will hold his own just fine in NHL. He had 10 goals, 11 assists and 34 PIM in 53 games in SEL last season, which is very good for a young defenseman in such a defensive minded league.
Who's better? I think it's hard to compare them, can I take both? If I need a creasekiller, I take Girard, if my team needs an skating D-man with an offensive upside, I take Strålman.
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