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Originally Posted by FBI
Well lets see, he's 34th in defenseman scoring despite missing some games, he's a rare plus player on a terrible team, he hasn't been a defensive liability at all, and he's ahead of captain Phaneuf (who I recall you being fond of, me as well)
That's certainly sounding like more than a bottom pairing defenseman to me.
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Plus/minus is a useless stat, I have seen him play pretty poor defense many times this year but not a liability out there and his offensive numbers seem to be a lot of someone on a bad team will get points. Top 4 guy on a bad team, bottom pairing guy on a good team.
I certainly don't think he has been awful by any means and am fine with him staying on the team I just don't see him as playing well enough that he should be looked at as a core member of the team or a guy that should be kept at all costs.
When I made my list he was in the group of guys that you keep unless the return is something worthwhile (ie. 1st or 2nd pick) and I don't think you dump him just to get rid of him.