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Originally Posted by transplant99
He cut down on the stupid penalties somewhat this year, but there were still some brain cramp moments. He also was invisible for looong stretches, which has been a thing with him since day 1, and why he is an average at best 3rd liner.
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Average at best?
What metrics are you using? Straight production he's the league's average 7.5 forward, which puts him at the top of the third line in production.
Add in the intangibles of sticking up for teammates, ability to elevate up the roster and playing with edge and you move up the scale further.
Add in age, contract being non onerous, and then the underlying numbers that suggest there's more and you get a very good third liner, not an average at best third liner at all.