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Originally Posted by Bingo
As I've said all along there is an element of intangibles that has to play into it. So the quick dismissal of some fans doesn't work for me.
But he's struggled, and I agree there are better options.
But he's averaging 10.5 minutes not 12-13
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He's averaging 11.05. Only a minute less at 5v5 than the top line players.
Compare this to top teams like Boston or Tampa or Colorado etc and you see a much more sensible disparity from Top 6 to bottom 3 of 3-4 minutes.
That is 3-4 minutes in a game where this team is literally tripping over themselves in their own zone and struggling to not only not score, but not get scored on themselves. Shelled really.
Our Top 9 players are actually extremely effective at 5v5. They should be rolled heavily all game with the bottom line limited to 8-9 mins max of 5v5 ice time. They are trash and actively hindering the team from winning night in an night out.