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Originally Posted by Jag68Sid87
Of course, he's ignoring the fact that Kovalev has never played center since entering the NHL. He was drafted as a center/winger but the Rangers instantly noticed his freewheeling style and decided he be best suited for the off-wing (right). Putting Kovalev at center is a disaster waiting to happen. He backchecked yesterday...once. That doesn't make him center material. People would be clamoring Ribeiro's name if Kovalev was moved to center.
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Excepted for the faceoffs , Kovalev IS playing like a center . He's the one who controls the puck . In reality , this line doesn't have anything but centers .
