Huberdeau the last 4 years put up 346 points in 286 games. Good for a 1.21 average.
This year at age 29 he has 31 points in 43 games. Good for a disappointing 0.72.
Do people actually think he just forgot how to produce at a star to elite level over night? Now I'm not absolving him from all responsibility, as he is clearly struggling to adjust, however if this doesn't scream coaching I don't know what does.
Sutter talks about system, structure, which is all dandy to an extent. Hockey is a creative game and it seems like he's sucked all of that out of this particular group. Then you consider his deployment, lines, hot media sound bites and to me he's lost it.
Love Sutter and respect what he's done for this org but he's got to go.
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