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Resolute 14 · 06-09-2015, 10:25 AM

Bobby Ryan was mediocre as all hell last year, before he got hurt, and that played a major role in their missing the post-season. Even this year, he didn't give the Sens the kind of scoring they needed during their run for a playoff spot. He was there, but he wasn't driving the offence.

However, the context is also slightly different. The Sens lost Alfredsson and they lost Spezza. They needed a big name who could step up and kind of form the identity of the team. I think the jury remains out if Ryan can be that, but whether or not he succeeds, the Sens gave up a high price for him.

06-09-2015, 10:25 AM	#181
Resolute 14 In the Sin Bin Join Date: Jan 2003 Exp:	Bobby Ryan was mediocre as all hell last year, before he got hurt, and that played a major role in their missing the post-season. Even this year, he didn't give the Sens the kind of scoring they needed during their run for a playoff spot. He was there, but he wasn't driving the offence. However, the context is also slightly different. The Sens lost Alfredsson and they lost Spezza. They needed a big name who could step up and kind of form the identity of the team. I think the jury remains out if Ryan can be that, but whether or not he succeeds, the Sens gave up a high price for him. Last edited by Resolute 14; 06-09-2015 at 10:30 AM.