Power healthy and stronger

[Taro T]

7 hours ago, inkman said:

 

I’m never going to find the reference but Owen did mention in an interview that he played physical when he was younger and got called for too many penalties due to his size.  Not sure how true that is or if it’s worth noting.  

Yep.  He did say that hitting never became a part of his game because every time he touched an opponent he got called for it.  IIRC he also at that time said he knows he needs to add at least some of that to his game.  If he truly does feel stronger, MAYBE he'll bring it a little.

He did start shooting more as last season went on, so he at a minimum gained confidence in that aspect of his own strength.  (He knew he had a muffin for a shot when he came into the league which is why he so rarely tried shooting from the point as a rookie.)