At some point he needs to take responsibility for his own play. Can't just keep blaming coaches and linemates forever. Maybe he's not as skilled as we have always thought he may be. He gets pumped up in the playoffs and can be a real difference maker but for whatever reason in the regular season he is a below average hockey player. He has to ask himself why he can get up for one part of the season but not the other. I was so pumped when the Flames drafted him, but unfortunately now I don't expect really anything out of him anymore, if he scores a goal or has a good game without taking a dumb penalty I'll consider it a big victory.
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