I really hate to see Ferland go. I think he's going to continue to improve and really be that old school power forward. I wish we could've added a top 6 forward and kept Ferland but played him further down the line up.
He was good on the top line - really showing his skills albeit inconsistently. But his value to a team is at it's peak when he's not relied on to score (being on the top line - even though he can play there).
In his two playoffs years with CGY the VAN series showed what a weapon he can be and what an impact his full array of skills make. Playing on the top line that is relied on to produce offensively negated that physical, intimidating presence that is needed in the playoffs.
Wish him the best and hope we see him down the road.
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