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Originally Posted by kyuss275
Can somebody tell me why Korpikoski is getting into the amount of games handed out to him? From what i have seen he's done nothing.
Also has Stajan played every game?
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I may be the only one but I wouldn't mind Korpikoski as a depth forward if he can get going and have a better showing in the next few games. I think he really suits Backlund and Frolik as a linemate when he is on his game. Great skater, 2 way game, good possession player, thinks the game at a good level. He probably wont score 19 goals or put up 40 points like he did for the coyotes but he would be utilized in a defensive shutdown role and could apply pressure.
Maybe its just because I watched his hat trick game vs the Rangers last season
I also dont want us to put one of the young wingers on the Backlund Frolik line. I think it would really be the most difficult line to play on as a young offensive minded winger. You could argue it would develop their defensive game but personally if I was Tkachuk or Shinkaruk I would be a bit disappointed to be getting almost all the defensive zone starts and against the other teams top lines. Its the opposite of sheltering a player.