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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I admit the whole LW/RW thing with Huberdeau is mostly what is annoying me.
There is probably a valid POV that it doesn't matter much. But the bottom line is if your star player, who the organization made it's largest commitment to EVER, says he's more comfortable playing in a certain place they for god's sake try it.
I think Huberdeau is a "feel" player. Reminds me of Tanguay in that way. And clearly he hasn't been feeling it this season. So it's to everyone's benefit to put him position where he's the most comfortable and his confidence can return.
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So much this. You know how many players have had more assists than Huberdeau in a season in the last 25 years?
Thornton x2
Kucherov
That's it, that's the list. The only other guys that have broken the 80A barrier are Crosby, Sedin, and Jagr.
Huby is a special player. From that short media interview you can tell he really understands his craft...I'm sure he could elaborate in much more detail to another hockey mind.
If you want to challenge the player to do new things, that's fine. But it would probably be good if the player understood what the challenge actually was (I have to imagine there were at least some convos with AC's, but still...)
Aside from Int'l tournaments, Huby has only played for 2 teams since he was 16: Panthers and Sea Dogs. He's not a journeyman who has managed to adapt himself to a dozen different teams - which is a tough skill in itself that takes time to develop (and usually doesn't happen in the top 6 in the NHL). With hindsight, it is especially absurd to have thrown additional/unnecessary obstacles in front of him.