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Originally Posted by New Era
People said the same thing about Ryan O'Reilly after he was moved by Buffalo to St. Louis. What was St. Louis thinking? Turns out that with the right mix of talent and style of play that certain players will just click. I think Toffoli is a guy that would really compliment Monahan and Gaudreau and turn that line around. Also, the cascade effect of pushing other players back into the roles they are best suited to makes the rest of the team stronger.
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St Louis didn't bring in O'Reilly to spark Tarasenko and Schenn though. The Flames issues are far deeper than bringing in a middle six rental. This idea that Backlund moves to the third line and all of a sudden starts producing I dont buy either. At this point I'd move Backlund for a pick and cap space. Not only did O'Reilly have term but he also had three 60+ pts seasons and two 50+ pts seasons. Toffoli has zero 60 pts seasons and one 50 pts season. And St Louis is a massive anomaly. Again very concerning if people think Toffoli is the answer and even more concerning if you think its going to replicate the Blues success.