[The Original FFIV]

Apologies if a similar thread already exists but I am puzzled as to why Byron is still on the roster especially given our newfound depth.

Blazing speed, no doubt and a high compete level. But zero finish and some really poor decisions lately. Attempted to throw the puck back to our D last night which resulted in a grade a scoring chance for SJ last night. Stating the obvious, he lacks NHL size which he tries to overcome by playing physical, which he does in spurts but not consistently.

Despite this obvious lack of finish and mediocre hockey iq, he continues to be a favorite of coach Hartley and was out to start to start ot last night. I get the fact his speed creates opportunities but rarely do those chances get capitalized on.

Some will say his speed is an asset on the pk but we have other players what can fill that role just as well. Raymond has speed to burn and while he is going through a tough time offensively, he had a body of work that exceeds Byron's.

This may all resolve itself once Jooris returns to the lineup and Byron is a healthy scratch. But would much rather see one of our young guys up in his slot so they can continue their development instead of it being filled by a marginal player who wouldn't be on a majority of NHL roster.

Are others seeing something in Byron that I'm not or are others feeling the same way?