MXD
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- Oct 27, 2005
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Is there any evidence, somewhere, to the effect that Sawchuk's skills (and not only his stamina) dwindled right as the curtain fell on the Red Wings dynasty? That would... Probably HELP him at this point in the grand scheme of things.
I mean, Ken Dryden could actually play great hockey and assume starting duties while manning the crease of a non-powerhouse (and there's actually pretty damning evidence to the effect that the Canadiens were good specifically BECAUSE of him in the first half of his career). He made the difference. Something Terry Sawchuk never, ever did (except negatively for a few playoffs rounds).
I'm totally open to the idea that Terry Sawchuk should not even be ranked in our final list.
I mean, Ken Dryden could actually play great hockey and assume starting duties while manning the crease of a non-powerhouse (and there's actually pretty damning evidence to the effect that the Canadiens were good specifically BECAUSE of him in the first half of his career). He made the difference. Something Terry Sawchuk never, ever did (except negatively for a few playoffs rounds).
I'm totally open to the idea that Terry Sawchuk should not even be ranked in our final list.
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