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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Those people should watch a new sport. It was so obvious to me that Gaudreau just needed a change of linemates. I waited patiently until that day came and wasn’t surprised by the results. You don’t just lose it over night.
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I agree with you that we shouldn't blame Gaudreau solely for not producing in the playoffs. He needed another guy like him to help out. Monahan, Lindholm just aren't offensive drivers on their own. They are good support pieces.
I'm not sure Tkachuk is an offensive driver on his own either. I think he got too much credit for his offense while playing with Backlund who I think is underrated.
I disagree with you about the production of the trio at the end of the season. Other than the Montreal games, the opposition wasn't really playing for much. It's easy to put up points when the other team isn't trying it's hardest.
I'm not sure where you stand on what this team needs to do, but I think the Flames should keep Gaudreau (within reason) but also need to acquire someone who is better or at least equal to him in terms of producing offense. I said it in another post, McDavid is better with Draisatl around. Mackinnion is better with Rantanen around. Crosby is better with Malkin around. I don't think Gaudreau is at the level of McDavid, Crosby, Malkin or Mackinnion, but I do think he's at the level of Draisatl and Rantanen.
Maybe Eichel is the answer.