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Originally Posted by Yamer
I think he has the skill to be better than what he is, and he's proven it in the past. His defensive IQ is good, and he's a hard-nosed player that should be picking up those garbage goals like he did 2 years ago. He's an average skater with limited offensive upside.
He just doesn't seem willing to play the game that got him here. Give the chance to the guy who is - Hathaway.
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No. I don't think that's the case. He needs to be playing with Backlund & Frolik (or guys of that skill level) to usually look like a passable NHL player. Those 2 guys were predominantly the reason why he had that career year of his. Otherwise he looks quite not so good.
Bouma is not what he was in his 2014-15 season and it's not even close. He's pretty terrible aside from shot blocking. It's just the way he is.