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Originally Posted by bigrangy
If Johnny's never going to take over a game like the star centres do, then the Flames need to go get someone who does.
I disagree that he can't, but any team that dreams of contending needs a guy who can be a game breaker every night.
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Relax, the guy is in his 3rd pro season and is 23. He lead the team in scoring even though he missed 10 games and his performance over the course of the 10 game win streak is a big reason why the Flames are in the playoffs to begin with. His line is actually performing quite well and he definitely isn't to blame for the losses.
Right now, at this stage of his career and development, he's having a hard time playing in such a physical and punishing series. If the Flames were playing the Blackhawks or Sharks or Wild or whoever else, he'd probably be the game breaker you're thinking of. Once he fills out a bit and is in his prime, he'll be better in these rough and tumble series.