Definitely top end talent.
Maybe it's just the TYPE of skill down the line up. And that type is perhaps too 'similar' between the top players.
Lindholm is great but not dynamic, Tkachuk same thing, hard nosed and gritty in the corners, but that doesn't get you out of your seat.
Most of the team doesn't have high end wheels.
That's part of what makes Kylington such a standout on this team. He might be the only elite skater.
A lot of guys bring a very bland style to the table. Only Mangiapane can bring Gaudreau's flash on his goals.
This team really needs some guys like Poirier (the defenseman) in its future line up. Someone that can be electric at both ends of the rink and have the confidence to make some creative plays.
I feel like our guys have given up trying to be creative in favour of tending to the details and making the coach happy, which they aren't even doing well now either.
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