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Originally Posted by Bunk
It's funny to me how so many people seem more excited about the idea of a Finn than Matthews, the clear #1. Is it they want a winger to play with Bennett at Centre or something? Don't get me wrong, I'd like any of the top 3, but Matthews is ideal.
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If Matthews utililzed a right handed stick everyone would be on that Matthews or bust wagon. It's just that our entire top 9 is left shots and so are our best forward prospects like Shinkaruk, Jankowski, and Eatbread. While handedness isn't everything it is good to have balance especially on the power play. The better PPs all have one timer options from opposite faceoff circles.
Everyone here would be happy with Matthews but it does mean moving a Frolik or Colborne+ to fill the hole. A guy like Laine kills two birds with one stone.