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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
I'll take that one step further because you know some will read that and go "they tried to change his game" which isn't the case. What they asked Sven to do, is reach the minimal level of competence required outside of putting up points, at the other aspects of the game. They've done no different with JG this year, they haven't tried to change his game, but they've required him to out up a minimum standard (at least) in all other aspects of the game. JG has managed to do that and still put up points.
Sven to his credit also managed to meet those standards, but at the complete cost of his offence, which makes him useless. And thats the problem. Sven has yet to show he can play the game at a minimal NHL level and still score points. He can either put up points and suck at the rest, or manage the rest and dry up offendively. If he makes it, it will be because he finally puts it together, not something he ever did here.
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^^^This. I have never seen a complete 2-way game from him. He's still young and can learn, but will he? The time to move on came and a deal was struck. I suspect he won't be any better in Vancouver which will make this a "win" deal for the Flames.