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http://www.tsn.ca/radio/vancouver-1040-i-1410/henrik-sedin-kassian-makes-twins-better-1.228129

Points:

Lacked jump against Arizona, had more "jump" against Anaheim and San Jose

Kassian complements the twins, opens up a lot of space for them, becomes a focal point for opposition defence, needs to maintain focus to continue succeeding

Twins change up their game depending on who is the 3rd forward (especially Vrbata)

Vrbata on 2nd line and Burr on 3rd provides something on every line

Lack always happy, Henrik believes Lack doesn't quite understand how important these late reg. season games are but he's always in good spirits and playing well

Markstrom needs to focus on the season he's had so far [in AHL], shown he's a top goalie in AHL and will get another chance

3 games remaining vs. Kings in season, team looks at all 5 games against as must wins

Approach vs. LA similar to Anaheim, both teams strong and difficult to gain momentum against

Seguin and Benn comments didn't sway twins either way, reason for stepping up game is more likely due to injuries and just finding stride

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The part where he is talking about the differences between Kassian, Burrows and Vrbata as linemates was really something.

He's basically saying that they adapt their game to their linemates game, and how Vrbata is really good if you find him in those soft spots and how burrows is more of a fore-checker and can get them the puck and kassian is better off the rush and getting to the slot.

I think this can really turn into something special. I mean we can use different linemates on their line depending on the team. We can use Kassian for the bigger teams, Vrbata for the smaller teams and Burrows for teams that protect the puck really well like Detriot.

Nice to have this luxury that if one of the linemates for the sedins goes down we have two other great options.

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Interesting distinction he makes between Kassian/Burrows and Vrbata. It sounds like Vrbata on the second line could remain the case and that it's between Burr and Kassian at even strength in the future, given the fact that those two get in on the forecheck and create space for the twins whereas with Vrbata the opposite is the case. WD's decision to use Dorsett on the wing with Bonino and Vrbata also makes more sense in that context.

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Lack always happy, Henrik believes Lack doesn't quite understand how important these late reg. season games are but he's always in good spirits and playing well

now, i haven't listened to the interview but i have to assume that this comment was meant in the sense that it seems like lack must be oblivious to what's at stake because he doesn't let the pressure get to him, and not in the sense that he doesn't take it seriously or isn't prepared or whatever.

i feel like it's a comment that many here would misconstrue.

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This is a very different Captain Sedin from the one in 2011. A lot more serious. I like it.

 

I agree. I see the change in him as well. I am sure he has learned a thing or two over the years and has had a few conversations with Linden.

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now, i haven't listened to the interview but i have to assume that this comment was meant in the sense that it seems like lack must be oblivious to what's at stake because he doesn't let the pressure get to him, and not in the sense that he doesn't take it seriously or isn't prepared or whatever.

i feel like it's a comment that many here would misconstrue.

Welcome back bud!

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