Definitely doesn't have a mean streak at all but he he isn't afraid to throw a little cross check to a forward that wants to park in front of the net and I think he has a much more solid build than almost all of our rookies. Just a bit squatier of a build than zegras, steel, Terry types. He isn't yet strong in the corners but much stronger than the aforementioned.
Not like he's the best shutdown guy in the league, but what do you mean?
From what you wrote to me it sounded like the defensive side is not there at all.
Yeah, an ANA would be set for a decade on D. It's not like Lindholm is an old man, either. Add in a great young goalie...well, that's pretty nice.
I think he’s actually really good on defense... obviously still learning as he’s young but he hasn’t really left me going wtf is he doing?
Exactly. At least at lower levels, he was always thought to be an extremely good defender. His speed allows him to take chances offensively, but this is not the type of guy who coasts back when he is caught up ice...he hauls ass. He reminds me of Bobby Orr in that respect.
Hey, there's no law that says Dmen can't score. Having a Dman get back to the puck quickly, evade the forecheck, and move the puck up to the forwards is a big boost to the offense, even though it doesn't always show on the scoresheet.
In the WJC there was even a segment about Drysdale and most of it was about how he works with Paul Ranger on his defensive side. Drysdale himself had said so many times before the season how much pride he takes in being defensively responsible, and to the point, I was worried he would become a defense-first guy that doesn't chip in offensively. I have been much less worried since he showed up to the NHL
I'd say the defensive side of his game is actually stronger than his offense. His gap control is unreal.
