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Originally Posted by Steveyoto
I like your post and agree with lots of it. I also think we all know what the "style" needed to win a cup is. The playoffs are hard, look at the last Playoff appearance by the Flames. Johnny was almost invisible against the Ducks. He is not build to play tough grinding hockey where the refs put the whistle away.
Regular season success does not necessarily equal playoff success. I think it is worth the time to explore the options.
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This is a dated, antiquated way of thinking that's inherently false.
You can't take one playoff series and use it to slight a player. At the exact same time you're talking about Patrick Kane was held to the same stat line as Nashville swept the Hawks.
Extremely short sighted on your part.
The previous playoffs Johnny scored big goals and had put up good numbers.
It honestly sounds like you're Darryl Sutter's PR guy from 2007.
Speed and skill are the name of the game today, and what you're suggesting in moving our best player is outright asinine.
He does go to the boards all the time. I've seen him hurl himself into Dustin Byfuglien and he also plays with a ton of heart. What you're trying to suggest to build this false narrative is beyond reaching.