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Originally Posted by Ferarri
Curious as to what people think Huberdeau should be getting ice time wise? Right now he averages right under 17 minutes (16:50).
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In soccer, most players play two whole 45 minute halves. In the NBA, there is load management, but superstars normally play 30-40 minutes. I see no reason why superstar NHL players, including forwards, shouldn't be playing ~30 minutes a night. They give you the best win%. Play them as much as they can handle. Fitness and conditioning has evolved immensely. Seems like a relic of the oldey-times to keep players capped at ~20minutes.
My biggest gripe for the Flames would be the minutes the 4th line is getting. Cut them to ~7minutes. And I never want to the see 4th line get an offensive zone faceoff. Ever. Flames are fighting for their playoff lives -- surely any of the other 3 lines are more likely to score and should be given those offensive starts.