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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
It's evident based solely on one piece of data, but in the absence of context and on-ice performance it's not evident at all.
To me, I think Sutter hasn't been thrilled with the performance of that line so far, and thus they get less ice time overall. I'm sure if you compared this year to last year you would see the Gaudreau-Lindholm-Tkachuk line closer to the norm of the black line.
Huberdeau has struggled for much of the year. Lindholm was pretty ice cold for awhile too. Toffoli has been productive, but lacks in the defensive and skating aspects enough to warrant a lot more ice time.
I wouldn't assume a fault of the coach here.
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You watched Huberdeau what is your take on him playing less here. Looks like about 3 minutes less a game no penalty killing either which he said helped his game.
3 minutes amounts to 6-8 less shifts a game.