Depends on your definition of tall I guess.Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 2:12 pmYes and no - best D core is big, fast and smart. People always seem to equate big with slow and that's just not the case. It's just an easy thing to say to try and convince yourself that small is ok. There is a balance. Small and exceptionally good skater with crazy good hockey IQ is not easy to find, so people will tend towards big, very good skater who doesn't make glaring mistakes.Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:09 pmHere you guys go again. Don Cherry's rock them sock them hockey, big and bad. Have you seen all the good AAA teams in contact D core. Fast agile and smart, not big. A good coach will take a fast agile D core even if they are small. Hockey has changed the way its played.Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 9:49 amHonest assessment of the game. Forwards played fine, defence looked weak with too many turnovers. Back end looks too small on this team for next season if they want to compete in the top half of the division.Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 8:09 am Watched the NT vs NYK game and it was a even game. NYK F did a good job working the puck down low, not a lot of turnovers and a few close offsides. Not sure why all the hate. NYK D seem to panic and did not look great. Especially on the PP.
Agree speed and mobility are increasingly valued, but you still have to be able to take and give a hit and clear the front of the net.
Average height of an OHL defenseman is 6" - 6'1" and average height of an NHL defenseman is 6'1.5"