He's 6'0 (so okay for size but not huge or anything) and hasn't scored 20 goals in 4 years. More importantly he's looked pretty average since leaving San Jose so let's not think this is something it isn't. The contract is really great, I admit he probably will put in 15-20 maybe if he stays healthy, he's a NHLer. But I think you're just seeing one less hole for a lot of our terrific prospects that fans are very excited to see crack the squad. That's all. So fans are voicing disappointment because they are excited for the future, something this guy obviously is not penciled in for at this point.
There's a reason he was a UFA on August 22.
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