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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Leivo is kind of a Ferland replacement. And Simon is kind of a Hudler replacement.
But until Gaudreau and Monahan play better, it won't matter who their winger is.
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Leivo is a pretty average player, he does not bring the heavy game Ferland does. Lindholm hits way more than Leivo does
Both him and Simon are middle / bottom 6 guys, not top line guys. Monahan and Gaudreau are not Crosby
They need to figure out what Johnny and Monny need. If it’s speed, try Mangiapane. If it’s a heavy player, they could try Bennett.
Not sure what the thinking is here. If it’s an average guy who doesn’t have a full 82 game season in 8 years, never hit 20 points, and no particular style of play he introduces, try ... Leivo?
Hopefully we see what the GM and coaches see in him begin to emerge
But I don’t get saddling two stars with a bottom 6 guy