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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
I mean the numbers you just posted were almost identical with the exception of scoring chances, which could just be sample noise. The xGF% is more or less the same. I don't think Simon is stirring the drink. If anything, those would indicate a deceptive eye test - they're playing quite well with or without him but the big events have been unevenly distributed.
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I have to agree with this take and it matches my Eye test: Simon is just a warm body who was adequate with Money-Johnny, but didn't add anything to the duo. We need to add someone who will be a positive contributor on that line. Dube is an option, as SM mentioned, but IMO Dube is much better suited to the Tkachuk-Lindholm line. And we need someone decent for Backlund to play with still!