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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Why not? Is it because he's not a big name? He looked more than capable to me. Very heady
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To be honest Scorpion, its not about him being a big name. Troy Brouwer was a more known name and he should have never been on the PP. Derek Ryan has great possession numbers and as FDW stated is a RH shot. He actually has a sneaky quick release.
The reason for my apprehension for Ryan being on the PP is that he is not a top line forward, there is no body of work to show that in the NHL. At his age, its not like he is going to become one. On international ice(Sweden) he did very well cause of the time and space in the SEL. However in the smaller rink NHL, he isnt as effective. If he proves it and the second unit shows success, Ill eat crow and be happy. I just dont want it handed to him due to Peters familiarity.
I guess the premise of my insight is how the many Canes fans were so frustrated with Peters utilization of Ryan. I am not saying he isnt a good or a worthy pickup.