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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Ekman-Larsson has 9 goals and 25 points. That's his highest goal total in 5 years. His play early when both Montour and Ekblad were out is the single biggest reason the team was in a decent position when they returned.
Evan Rodrigues has also been a nice pickup, and fit in quite well. Even someone like Kevin Stenlund (who?) has been quite valuable this year in a bottom 6 and PK role.
Zito has a really good eye for talent that could flourish in his team's identity. I'm impressed by his ability to team build from scraps.
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Yeah for sure. It always bugged me that all those years we were trying to find a center for Jarome, our whole MO was "draft crashers and bangers, then sign a center and hope for the best." (I'm over-simplifying for effect.)
Zito just carpet bombs any weaknesses. "We need D. Gimme these 5 for now and I might come back for more later."