Bell's forward thinking a boost

When Brendan Bell was about 7 or 8 years old and a forward in minor hockey in Ottawa, his father Les raised a point in the logic that resonates with young players.

"You know," began Dad. "If you move back to defence, you can play twice as much and still carry the puck up the ice if you want."

At that point, a defenceman was born and Ottawa had one less left winger. Bell has been a blueliner ever since. At least until now.

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