Not sure if there really is a point to posting this, but the Sven discussions (let's call them) really have deteriated and become useless. The reason being, because the two groups, if that makes sense (even though I don't think there are two groups or that these group titles accurately reflect peoples opinions as there is actually a wide range of opinions of varying degrees), of "Sven supporters" and "Sven dissenters" are now arguing totally different things. It's apples and oranges, and it's now to the point where we have lengthy posts citing times when Sven got the puck out on a line change for example as part of the argument. Which really in it's self highlights the issue with all things Sven at the moment, when these are the types of things we are talking about when it comes to a former 1st round draft pick.
"The Sven supporters", are micro analysing his game, saying it's not all that bad, and are looking to show that Sven is really no worse than some of the other bodies on this club.
Where the "Sven dissenters" are looking for him to distinguish himself from some of the other bodies on this club and show that he's at least an upgrade on some of our very average veterans or shows the potential to be an upgrade on them in the near future, something the likes of Monahan, Gaudreau, Jooris and Granlund have all done.
The argument goes on and on in circular fashion because the fact is, both sides are correct in what they are arguing.
Sven, is seemingly just as capable right now as some of our bottom end roster vets. Truth.
Sven also hasn't distinguished himself from his peers at all to date or shown the potential yet that he will. Truth.
So really, both sides are right. What does it all mean, who knows. All that really matters is what management, the coaches and Sven expect from him, and how that relates, but we don't really know what that is.
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