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4 | elite/top ranking in position of first line-center |
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elite/top ranking in position of first line-center Explanation: Yes, this can be read in two ways...elite or position. But here it means both. (And I checked with a Canadian friend into ice hockey) The NHL ranks players and teams on points (in various ways...see link below on how points are scored) and they also rank the top 30 players in each position. Here, in your context "fans of every team debate the importance of various roles on the team. Which is more valuable ..." so, it could be argued that a first-line center is the most valuable player as they score (or assist in scoring) the most goals and thus help their team win matches, score points and move up the rankings, while also scoring player points and also moving up ranking. However, wingers and degfence/goalies are alo needed on a team. So basically fans are discussing which really is most important: to score or defend? And they are also thinking of their FANTASY team, having the very best players in eac position. I looked up 2 of those mentioned and yes, Sidney Crosby is no 1 NHL first-line center and Carey Price is the no 1 NHL goalie Also, if you look at award winners you'll see that centers feature highly but other position players can also win awards https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lindsay_Award https://www.si.com/nhl/photo/2016/08/15/nhl-best-centers-ran... https://www.si.com/nhl/photo/2016/08/19/ranking-nhl-top-30-s... http://www.foxsports.com/nhl/stats?category=SCORING https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_(ice_hockey) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 19 hrs (2017-07-29 12:24:01 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- typos: defence also each (Sorry!) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 19 hrs (2017-07-29 12:29:13 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I probably should have said, here it CAN mean both, but really it's the position itself that the fans are discussing the importance of (and then choosing the elite players in that position for their fantasy team) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day2 hrs (2017-07-29 19:23:21 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Glad to help. It had me puzzled for a while as well... |
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Reference: center Reference information: "The centre (or center in the United States) in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player. Centres are ideally stronger, faster skaters who can back check quickly from deep in the opposing zone. Generally, centres are expected to be gifted passers more so than goal scorers, although there are exceptions. They are also expected to have exceptional "ice vision", intelligence, and creativity. They also generally are the most defensively oriented forwards on the ice. Centres usually play as part of a *line of players* that are substituted frequently to keep fresh and keep the game moving. *First-liners* are usually the top players, although some top players make the second line to allow for offensive scoring opportunities." -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2017-07-28 19:50:26 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- You're welcome. I don't actually know what this means :) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre_(ice_hockey) |
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