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Stormchaser · 01-23-2015, 08:05 AM

I really hate the "cool story bro"and wish it would disappear...

I personally think that Raymond is lost in the shuffle here in Calgary. With the emergence of Gaudreau and Bouma stepping up his game, it's a sink or swim and he's sinking fast. I'm pretty sure he must have been penciled in on the 1st or second line before the season started...can't remember who his linemates were at the start of the season...

Is it a confidence problem? Its definitely not for lack of effort as you can see lots of "try" out there...or is that just because he's a faster skater? But he just doesn't seem to get close to the net for a good opportunity and takes low percentage bad angle shots seemly hoping for something good to happen. Raymond was also a -6 last year with the Leafs and was playing 2 mins more per game as well.

01-23-2015, 08:05 AM	#8
Stormchaser Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: At a garage sale Exp:	I really hate the "cool story bro"and wish it would disappear... I personally think that Raymond is lost in the shuffle here in Calgary. With the emergence of Gaudreau and Bouma stepping up his game, it's a sink or swim and he's sinking fast. I'm pretty sure he must have been penciled in on the 1st or second line before the season started...can't remember who his linemates were at the start of the season... Is it a confidence problem? Its definitely not for lack of effort as you can see lots of "try" out there...or is that just because he's a faster skater? But he just doesn't seem to get close to the net for a good opportunity and takes low percentage bad angle shots seemly hoping for something good to happen. Raymond was also a -6 last year with the Leafs and was playing 2 mins more per game as well.