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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
This I believe more than the other stuff. I just don't think Hall's year makes management very confident in picking him up as a difference maker. Maybe he suddenly turns things around, but honestly, he's been putrid this year and is one of the reasons Buffalo is where they are. He just didn't bring it this year. It's hard to give up a first based on him turning it around out of the blue.
He's also 4 years removed from his MVP year and has had several shortened campaigns due to injury. It's possible that he's not that good anymore and is beginning his decline. He is 29, and players sometimes can drop off quickly heading into their 30s.
His point totals have been consistent to recent years except for the goal scoring, which seems to have dropped off the map. It's possible it doesn't come back.
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Yup. He aways seemed to be at his best by just running like a bull. Bumps and bruises don't heal quite so easy as you approach 30, and he's certainly lost at least a half step.
Different player, but wouldn't be surprised to see a Heatley trajectory.