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Originally Posted by Toonage
Why are we whining about Ryan in a 2C role when Backlund is a day or 2 away from taking that back?
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Whining? Because I question a decision?
Anyway, if it's whining, it's because I feel there are better options, why does it matter how close it is to being resolved? It's been 3 games, Ryan hasn't shown anything when playing 17-20+ minutes per game.
His poor offensive zone turnover and lack of hussle on the back check resulted in McDavid's goal, and the Oilers 1-0 victory.
He has a single point, and it came as an assist on Gio's short handed goal against Philly, but if you watch the play, Ryan actually chips the puck back into the open slot in front of his own net, with 3 flyers circling. Luckily Hamonic was able to get it out of harms way and onto Gio's stick.
Do we have to settle for sub standard replacement because "it won't be long", when there are likely better options, or atleast other options to try? That's all I'm saying. If Backlund is 2 or 3 days away, rather than 1 or 2, that's another game.