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Originally Posted by PugnaciousIntern
Back to the topic of these ex-RFAs... I just rewatched AC's Jooris highlight package (LINK) from his first season, and it's easy to see why he had so much success that year. Johnny was involved in a huge number of points, especially early on, and the team strategy of stretch passes really favoured his game.
It's unfortunately also easy to see why he didn't fair as well in his second season, when he no longer got regular doses of Gaudreau and stretch passes. I think last year is probably a more accurate representation of what he is able to bring to a team in the future. He's an easy player to love, but unfortunately he doesn't drive the game enough on his own, beyond intermittent bursts of energy, to earn a significant contract. |
I think Jooris's wrist problems hampered his play also as did his tendency to end up in Hartley's dog house because of his penchant for taking dumb penalties.