This defensive quartet can sing

0 Comments | USA TODAY, May, 2007 | by Kevin Allen

The Detroit Red Wings-Anaheim Ducks playoff series features four former Norris Trophy winners on the two defenses. USA TODAY hockey writer Kevin Allen breaks down their impact:

Anaheim's Chris Pronger

Age: 32

Size: 6-6, 220

Playoff minutes a game: 31:13

Style of play: He can take over a playoff series with his blend of size, toughness and offensive skill. Pronger was considered one of the leading candidates to win the Conn Smythe last spring, even though his team lost in the Finals. GM Brian Burke has compared Pronger's skating style to a great blue heron because of his strides. Even if Pronger doesn't look like he's moving fast, he's covering the distance quickly because of the length of his stride. Intimidation is part of his...

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