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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Versteeg's own production does not tell the whole story. For more than a month prior to his injury the Flames' power play was top-ten and running at over 23%. For the second half of last season the and in the playoffs the Flames power play was actually very, very good. Versteeg is more important for the Flames's special teams success than his own numbers would suggest,
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Originally Posted by Monahammer
I am actually nervous for Versteeg to get back. On one hand, his effect on our Powerplay (though baffling to me) is very noticeable.
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I can't argue with the PP numbers with and without him. But I can't figure it out - he moves the puck incredibly slowly, doesn't dig especially well, his shot isn't much and he mainly passes to the point, who either passes back or over to Gaudreau.