And it is Primeau who, by matching Recchi's speed and intensity, is often showing his greatness without it. I used to have to be on top of the puck all the time. Now when he has it, I can be on the other side of the ice and know I still have a chance to get the puck because he has it. I used to always have to be the first guy in on a forecheck. And now I don't have to.
First guy go.
That's what is so good about us playing with each other. Either one of us can go, either one of us can get there. We just tell each other to cover each other's butt. Yes, he scored 53 goals and rolled up 123 points for the Flyers almost a decade ago, but that player was, by his own admission, less defensive-oriented. Now he is able to make the other four players on the ice with him more dangerous.