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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
I disagree, albeit not that strongly. Gio had a couple top 5 seasons, but last season and the season before weren't "top 5" seasons. I think a ranking around 10-13 is probably more accurate for how he's been playing lately.
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I don't understand why though. It's kind of that riddle that get's passed around and soon enough it just becomes the norm for hockey fans.
Possession wise, he is dominant
Offensive production sans the season before this one was dominant (but unlike those other guys he didn't get time on PP#1)
Defensive play has always been impeccable for him
Intangible stuff? He's got that too.
I can understand the dynamic gamebreaking ability of Burns or Karlsson giving them the edge over Gio. Keith and Doughty are horses too and have led their teams to the cup, so they get the benefit of the doubt. Sure.
After that I don't believe any of these other guys are any better than Gio.