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Enoch Root · 10-02-2022, 09:29 PM

First of all, neither Eakin nor Rooney is slow.

Second, as I said before, bottom 6 guys need to play good positional hockey, more than they need to be able to make a good offensive play.

I think Phillips could probably do a decent job playing a top 6 role on a non-contender. But he isn't going to make the Flames. On the other hand, both Eakin and Rooney are players that Sutter can count on to do what he needs them to do.

I agree that Gudbranson will regress again this year, but that isn't the point. The point is that, on a good team, given a clear role, and surrounded by other players who can fulfill their roles, he was able to succeed. I expect the exact same thing from Eakin and Rooney - surrounded by good players, on a well structured team, they will be in a position to succeed.

10-02-2022, 09:29 PM	#179
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	First of all, neither Eakin nor Rooney is slow. Second, as I said before, bottom 6 guys need to play good positional hockey, more than they need to be able to make a good offensive play. I think Phillips could probably do a decent job playing a top 6 role on a non-contender. But he isn't going to make the Flames. On the other hand, both Eakin and Rooney are players that Sutter can count on to do what he needs them to do. I agree that Gudbranson will regress again this year, but that isn't the point. The point is that, on a good team, given a clear role, and surrounded by other players who can fulfill their roles, he was able to succeed. I expect the exact same thing from Eakin and Rooney - surrounded by good players, on a well structured team, they will be in a position to succeed.