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Originally Posted by Ashasx
Why are you assuming that KW is taking those stats purely at face value?
He never implied that Gaudreau was the 4th best player on the team. He knows as well as anyone that Gaudreau is being given easier minutes
He's just pointing out that he's actually performed rather admirably in those minutes and really, there's no reason for him to be scratched. The Flames do not have assets that can be put in Gaudreau's position and perform better. It just doesn't make sense.
And can we please stop this "if you're a stats guy, you are an idiot because you don't actually watch the game" mantra? Would you have rather KW tweeted "Gaudreau is playing pretty well; shouldn't be scratched"? How is that any better?
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Has he played alright? Sure
Has he been any better than Setoguchi, Jones, McGrattan etc? Not really and those guys have also been healthy scratches so far this season.
Explain to me why Gaudreau shouldn't be a scratch? What has he done that is so remarkable that he can't take a night off in the press box.
And like I said I'm not sure why people look at this as punishment, it's not, it's just a step for a young player adjusting to the NHL.