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Funny enough I think he’s been pretty good tonight outside of a couple bad icings.
It’s got nothing to do with him being small, I just don’t see him having much of a positive impact on the ice.
You aren't looking for the right things then.
Kind of looks like he is shooting for tips or rebounds. The tip shoots are the ones that miss the net, rebound shots seem to get blocked. Redden didn't have a big shot, but always was able to get the puck through to the net. Maybe Brann needs to work with Redden a bit, needs more practice. Maybe it's just experience.
Its slow, but he's developing. I look at other defenders as small as him and young as him, and we're doing alright with Branny. Get in a coach that can bring out more in him and we'll be in an even better spot.
Wouldn’t think that would be possible from 1200 either listening to Gord and Dean talk about brannstrom during the broadcast.
Yeah I forgot that no defensemen ever put up points 5 on 5.
That's not what's happening. You don't seem to be very objective about Branntsrom. He tries hard I'll give him that. He has a decent first pass but it's honestly nothing special. Unfortunately due to his physical limitations he is easy to play against. At the end of the day his shot is terrible and he doesn't create much if any offense other than when he breaks the puck out deep in his zone.
My father's who is a leaf fan who watches all their games has been happy with Mete. Him and Brannstrom are very comparable. Undersized bottom pair D men that are going to struggle to consistently stay in the lineup in this league. Brannstrom is definitely better with the puck, but Mete has way better feet. To me they're a wash. I've actually seen Mete create offense off the rush. Still waiting for Brännström to do it.
No offense but not really a great argument. I have loads of friends and family who are Leaf fans and don't like him, but I am not going to use that as any valid reference point.
Ok here is my other argument, I watch him and he has a very similar impact to Brannstrom as a leaf and when he was here. Neither are ideal in your top 6 and are probably best as a number 7 or 8. I dont want my third pairing D men to be that small and easy to play against. Contenders dont have undersized D men that dont contribute offense on their teams.
Well, that's fine and I can understand the undersized part but Mete is getting caved in every time he plays and Brannstrom is not.
Stats show Branny better generating offence worse defensively.
The link you posted literally shows Brannstrom having more defensive zone starts. Branny has 34 compared to Mete's 20.
He has come a long way in that front, and it has become the most consistent part of his game. He will always have some limitations and I am still trying to figure out what role he settles into... but his improvements defensively will go a long way to keeping him in the league. He is pretty good on the PK, too.
Should probably use rate rather than count, here's an amended link.
Had counts not rates chosen, I reposted correct one,
It was supposed to be, the second one was right, first one changed on me when I changed other parameters check new links
I guess I need to round out my advanced stats game but when I see Brann on for far more opportunities for than against, specifically compared to all the D on the Senators I think that means he is doing quite well.
