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Originally Posted by dino7c
Gio and his 8 games of career playoff experience?
Neal wasn't going all out earlier in the season...he started to go to the tough areas more after the all star break...anyone with eyeballs could see that.
A guy that goes to the finals two seasons in a row isn't as worried about game 22 as some other players are.
Not saying he didn't try but he was certainly more of a perimeter player than he was last season in the playoffs. He has also played more games than almost any player in the league over the last three seasons.
Are you suggesting he forgot how to play hockey over the summer? The league is full of guys who play better in the playoffs, there are countless examples.
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Im so confused. The Flames weren’t really a clear favourite to even make the Playoffs when the season started. What you’re saying is that Neal didn’t try his hardest during the early part of the season...when it wasn’t clear that the Flames were going to make the playoffs.
I just want to get this right, because that’s a pretty damning accusation you’re making. You’re saying that Neal is deliberately not trying his hardest...thus leaving the burden to other teammates on purpose? I wonder how Peters feels about this....or Tre who’s paying him 5.75 million to ‘not try his hardest’
Ovi has 44 goals...is he holding back too?
What other veteran isn’t trying his hardest in another team?