The reasons why Johnny is being talked about so much is:
- He is primarily an offensive contributor, and doesn't add much if not producing in that way
- Within that he's not producing even strength
- He is a pending UFA entering the last year of his contract
- He has an NTC coming up that will restrict the available market.
No one is saying he is THE problem. But there is a pinch point coming up VERY quickly to maximize the value of the asset. And for those that believe the forward group requires serious changes, he and Tkachuk probably have the maximum value.
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