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Originally Posted by 420since1974
This season, I haven't seen any Flames player score very many one-timers from the RH side on the PP.
That's Neal's wheelhouse, I don't understand why he has not been afforded more opportunities at that spot on either PP.
I've become a big fan of BP's player usage and line blending, but I wish that he would try this scenario for an extended number of games.
That said, it's hard to argue with the team's success so far this season.
I'm one of those who feel that Neal's experience will ultimately pay-off in the play-offs.
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Ward seems to prefer having a right hand shot on that side. Which is why Ryan is always there.
They seem to be ok putting the right shot Czarnik on the left side of the powerplay on unit 2 though.
I agree with you, there are two things that I would give a long look to on PP2:
1) Andersson in Ryan's spot;
2) Neal in Ryan's spot.
I've already commented on why Anderesson is better there.
As for Neal, i'd put him there and just tell him to shoot every single time he gets the puck. Just let it rip and put it on net. He's not that great a passer or puck handler, but he's got a good shot so he should be trying for at least 5 shots per game.
Just keep it simple, play to your strengths, SHOOT the puck. He really isn't good at anything else.