 Listed as a left wing , Breslin was capable of playing all three forward positions , an ability which gave his coaches flexibility and allowed him to play in any situation . Not a big player , standing six feet tall weighing 180 pounds , he played a gritty , physical , brand of hockey primary in a checking line role . As a checker it was his responsibility to shut down the opposition and keep them from scoring , emphasizing defense over offense . Because of his versatility and role , he was often a member of his team 's penalty killing unit . Breslin was known for his team @-@ first attitude and willingness to do whatever was asked of him in order to help the team succeed . Former Wolves General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said of Breslin , " You could always count on Tim to come and compete every night and do what was needed for the team to win " . Not the most talented of players , Breslin 's work ethic helped him to be a better player . Head coach Anderson once stated , " He is the kind of player who maybe isn 't in the very upper echelon in skill factor , but his dedication and hard work make up for that . " 
