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Originally Posted by Wild GM
Ignoring his salary I think Brouwer has been fine on the 4th line
Moreover I continue to be puzzled as to why fans focus so much on the depth players while largely giving the top line a pass
Lack of production from the top line is the number one reason for the recent record. Easier to blame Stajan but you win and lose on the backs of your top guys
Johnny had the game on his stick a couple times last night and didn’t deliver. But people seem to have a real problem pointing the finger in his direction
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Completely agree with your point on Gaudreau, he's be a problem. (It's moreso Monahan the issue on that line though).
Re: Brouwer, he simply hasn't been "fine" contract or not. He's not an NHL player by almost any metric. He's below replacement level. The fact that he's totally secure on the roster is probably another negative of him because of lack of accountability. Getting anyone in there who's at least 25% faster than Brouwer would be a significant improvement to that line.
And frankly, in today's NHL every single line needs to be able to carry water. In the game against St. Louis I believe their 4th liners were murdering our 4th line. Created momentum and gave the other players, especially, D a needed rest.