I believe that if Joe found a meaner side to his game, he would have been signed by the flames with no doubt. Management wants this to be a tough team to play and Joe was not a tough opponent to play.
His points production was increasing and that is a bright sign to his future however we have our point producers on this team and do not have the roster space in the top 3 lines for someone who can score but is soft. I really believe Ferland will be able to take his place this year ... perhaps a few less points but the nasty edge to his game will make up for it.
All the best to Joe in Colorado... outside of Calgary, seems to have been the perfect fit.
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