It’s bizarre.
Last year was the first year of his two year contract, and basically a 4th line C with 32 points, +6, solid on the PK including 5 SHG and 8 SHP (!) That is pretty darn close to being able to be called excellent. That seems like a guy who was developing, really found a niche, and should have been playing for a raise after this year.
I know nearly everyone on the team has taken a step back, but this is very surprising.
His confidence is shot, for sure. His decision making in the O zone last night was terrible. Bad passes under little pressure and immediate loss of the zone.
I don’t get it. But it really raises questions of not only the player but also of the coaching staff. He is capable of more. Why are they getting nothing out of the guy?
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