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Originally Posted by Flamenfame
He had 2 pp assists in 4 games one a 2nd assist and was a minus 4 5/5 where he produced zilch. Defend him all you want he went awol this series not a good sign.
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That's because it was against a team that plays big and grinds you out. Against SJ, EDM, CHI, MIN etc, he produces 5 on 5.
This is a problem though because Anaheim will still be in the way the next few years.
He either needs to be replaced with a bigger, stronger skilled player, or have more skilled linemates to help him for the team to take another step. The 1st line can't out-skill the top teams yet because it's missing a dangerous third member that can compete with the opposing top players and compliment Sean and Johnny.
The second option is probably more realistic. Oshie would be a massive upgrade on Ferland and take advantage of Johnny's playmaking better than any option they've had the past two seasons.