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Originally Posted by Poison
I noticed it because Andersson played Brodies role for an extended period.
Do you not think if Bennett or Mangiapane showed they could take Froliks spot they wouldnt have stayed there?
Peters would have liked nothing more than that to have happened.
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"Extended period of time"? I could be wrong, but I don't think Andersson spent any more than 10 games at various points of the season on the top pairing. I think you are exaggerating the level of his performance.
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Fact is they didnt and thats why Frolik was still there.
I dont have a love in for Frolik but when i see there is no viable replacement that has been shown its dangerous to just assume one of the young guys will eventually come around.
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I also think it is important to consider the expectations and the role that might be foisted upon the young players in question. In your proposal you are advocating for putting a second-year NHL defenseman with average foot speed in a position where he would be playing +21 mins a night, and in highest situations of quality of competition. On the other hand, replacing Frolik means considerably fewer minutes on a checking line that is anchored by one of the best defensive forwards in the NHL, and one of the best-scoring young wingers. It seems to me a better bet to expect a cleaner adjustment from players in a considerably lower-pressure situation.
In short, Frolik's job is not nearly as demanding as Brodies.