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Originally Posted by GoJetsGo
First off, every stat you just posted was bolstered by the fact Larsson played in front of Schnieder.
2nd, he's still a young and developing d-man who is now going to be labeled a "solution" and thrown into the tire fire that is one of the worst defensive teams / systems in the NHL. It remains to be seen how he'll handle that being a 23 year old. It's a ton of pressure to put on a young kid.
3rd, how does the absence of Hall's goals and points automatically make Edmonton "a better team" because of a young #3 d-man being added to the worst blue-line in the league?
Gross overstatements on your part all the way around.
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Yeah, minutes were bolstered by Schneider, who's now the head coach all of a sudden? Give your head a shake man. His plus/minus is affected by Schneider, who's job it is to stop the puck that Larsson can't defend. Hits are not dependant, blocked shots are not dependant, and offensive zones are not dependant on the goalie, those are dependant on the coach.
Also, Larsson wasn't brought in to replace Hall's 30 goals. I assume no person would be so ridiculous to assume such a notion, but I can't say I'm not surprised. Chia will have to find alternative avenues to replace Halls goal totals.
And yes, Chia mentioned yesterday that Larsson is going to be the top pairing guy