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Originally Posted by timbit
Defenders “freeze” Johnny far more often.
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I find Johnny can’t seem to beat dmen wide anymore. If it’s close and he may have a step on the dman he won’t risk getting hammered into boards. He’s become predictable as he almost always button hooks and looks for passing lanes. Because he doesn’t have a great shot he I limited offensively. Great puck handler great vision and great first step but not a great shot and not great top end speed. Because he is so soft he struggles to fight of hooks and any kind of interference. He’s still great offensively but not elite. Compared to Kane but Kane has a lethal shot and it creates space for him. He scores with anyone and monahan types are good enough for guys that good. Johnny is just a few steps below guys like Kane. Problem with Johnny is if he isn’t scoring he’s god awful in his own end. He basically is a pp specialist these days
2 guys are about to break the bank. Tkachuk and Johnny. Tough to let them go but I say 1 has to go and Johnny would be my vote. Others can maybe go too but I still think this team is good and has lots to work with but we need a bit of a mix up of the core at minimum
This years draft is a bit concerning but we need a top pick. Move Johnny for some prospects and picks and reevaluate next year
Love to see Gio chase a cup too. Would be good for both us and him