Brodie Named Flames’ Top Rookie by The Hockey News
TJ Brodie of the Calgary Flames - CKSN.ca File Photo
The Hockey News stated that Brodie had “veteran poise and high panic threshold,” which comes as high praise for a young defenseman who only a year ago was known for high risk plays and errors on the ice in his own zone.
Brodie had his season ended prematurely by a concussion from a hit against the Winnipeg Jets in mid-March.
In 54 regular season games this year, TJ Brodie had 2 goals and 12 assists for 14 points, and was also an impressive plus three on a weak Flames team.
Former Blenheim Blades player Matt Martin was also honoured in the issue being named the New York Islanders Toughest Player..
Martin set a new NHL record this year for hits in a season with 374, which was 81 more than second place Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown.