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You don't need size to dominate in the NHL

You don't need size to dominate in the NHL

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Victor Svensson
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You don't need size to dominate in the NHL - Jasper Bratt proves it.

With elite edgework, Bratt creates his own space through sharp cutbacks, protects the puck with hip-openers, and turns 2 high-to-low sequences into immediate threats.

He doesn’t rely on size; he relies on separation, decision-making, and instincts built through thousands of reps.
This is what happens when skill, habits, and awareness come together.

This is a masterclass in how smaller players can thrive at the highest level.

🔹 Cutbacks to create space
🔹 Elite puck protection under pressure
🔹 High-to-low offensive zone transition
🔹 Turning small details into big advantages

Players like Bratt are redefining what players with a smaller frame are capable of doing in today's NHL, and proving that intelligence, skill, and detail can beat size.

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