If Sven has all of this talent, when the hell is he going to start showing it? We haven't seen examples of it since the beginning of the season two years ago. He certainly hasn't shown that in the AHL. Now, was that .5 PPG a result of him being in a situation where he couldn't help but score points, or a result of him actually being a talent and leading the play? I think it was more the former than the later. Whichever it is, it's irrelevant as Baertschi has to show he has that skill on every shift, not just once or twice a game. Gaudreau is threat every shift. Granlund is solid and produces in both ends. Jooris's engine never stops and it creates energy. What exactly does Baertschi do? It's not like he's setting up his team mates for opportunities they are not cashing in on. He's doing very little out there and he's noticeable by not being noticeable. That's all on the player.
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