Option 2:

Ty Murphy is a simple man.  He works out, he drinks bourbon, he loves money AND sex.  His tastes are equally predictable when it comes to defensemen on his team.  He does not care what they do as long as their saucing him the puck so he can get his primary assists.  Clear the crease, dig out the corners, and sauce ya boy T Murph the puck please.  In exchange, T Murph will provide a secondary assist.  What defenseman doesn't love a secondary assist?  Its like the perfect bargaining chip during contract renegotiations.  "Hmm you looked a little slow for the first line last season" "But coach, look at all the assists I had!  I can play both sides of the puck!".  The goalie will make the saves, you don't have to worry about that.  Just be physical, clear the crease, hell you could even lug the puck and skate up into the play.  But be sure to sauce that dirty thing to T Murphy when you're done.