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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Brouwer has to be significantly better than Colborne and David Jones.
It would be a clear bust for Brouwer if he comes in and puts up 40 pts playing on the line with Monahan and Gaudreau and they stay at the same points totals they put up in 2015-16..... That would mean that he didn't make them better. (unless monahan /Gaudreau and Brouwer are all > +10)
I think he was brought in specifically to make Johnny Gaudreau more successful on the road. Gaudreau plays as well on the road as at home and he should be around 45 goals and 110 pts.
Similarly a Bust if he slots in with a line with Frolik and Backlund and they don't increase their point totals.
If he plays with Bennett and Bennett hits 20 goals 40 pts and Brouwer does likewise then he will meet expectations.
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As usual, one dimensional thinking.
In this case, looking at point totals with blinders on.
Brower was also brought in to add size, grit and leadership. If he comes in and puts up 40 points (regardless of the line he's on) and makes the Flames' top six bigger and harder to play against (creating more room for skilled players), he's served his purpose.
The very word "bust" is being used horribly in this context. 20/20 in a top six role with other intangibles would be miles away from "busting".
