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GDT - Sabres @ Blues - January 24, 2023 - 8:00 PM (EST) - MSG and WGR


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I know recently Tage hasn't looked so good because he's met immediate defensive pressure at every opportunity. But (especially with ROR out) St. Louis doesn't have those centers. His goal though -- his length allows him to be soooo patient. And if you don't have the defensive centers or team game to harass him... Tage will crush you.

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9 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

  

I think you're both right. They're incredibly different players. Dahlin's skill and control were amazing, he attempted the audacious puck-handles and truly wow moments. Sometimes it backfired. As an 18 year-old, he managed to get back and diffuse a bunch of those mistakes. Then Krueger happened and he couldn't be who he was. Fast forward to now, and his defensive game has matured, his IQ and passing are still off the charts, and he no longer backs down from anything.

Power is different. Power doesn't attempt the impossible. He's so smooth, controlled, and fluid. He's had the benefit of NA ice and college coaching (even if just for a season) that's allowed him to be a more defensive stalwart earlier. However, I don't think he'll ever reach Dahlin's offensive bravado. Yes, he'll pinch for the tap-in, but the ... derring do! is not a Power quality. But he'll be oh so reliable.

Power's skill is boosting offensive players who are on the ice with him with his amazing plays to spring quick counters and odd man rushes. 

So often he lures in forecheckers and sends laser cross ice passes up to the opponents blue line to spring a 3 on 2 or 2 on 1...

Happens routinely and the offensive numbers for players with and without Powers on the ice are startlingly in favor of with him on the ice 

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