Just for those interested in Boyes, here's my take.
He's become very, very slow. Footspeed and top speed. He's a big body but plays softer than
colborne. He still has a very good shot, but it now takes too long for him to get it off. Not a great passer. Boyes could be a serviceable 3rd liner for some team, but the Flames' focus on team speed makes him a poor fit, especially when we have so many bottom 6 forwards in our system. Honestly reminds me of Curtis Glencross.
It's the same reason that Florida is getting rid of him. Doesn't do enough to be a solid checker and doesn't have enough speed to contribute to the top lines anymore. Great guy, but the Panthers have better options nearly ready for full time duty.
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