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Originally Posted by predhead1
I take a bit of comfort in the fact that this season will not be like the past ten years of clutch and grab hockey (at least not according to the league's press releases), so I think a D-man like Foote is not going to be as effective as in years past. Not to say I wouldn't like to have him in a Preds sweater, but I think skating and positioning are going to be more important traits for defensemen in the "new" NHL than toughness.
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If you were talking about Hatcher, I would agree. Unfortunately, Foote can skate, is great with his positioning, and is one of the best dog-fighters in the NHL. This is why he was the least guy we wanted to sign in CBus. Our only hope is that he is on the downswing, otherwise, he is a perfect fit for their team.