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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Lindholm and Kadri both looked better when they weren't playing with Huberdeau. At some point, people have to start realizing that this isn't on his linemates or the coach.
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Add Toffoli too. This team would be just fine if 2 players played up to par.
Huberdeau
Markstrom
Markstrom is showing signs of turning it around.
Huberdeau needs to pick it up, but I will put some blame on Sutter until I see the line, I called for at the start of the year.
Huberdeau - Lindholm - Dube
Even though this line hasn't played together yet you still have to look at Huberdeau as being a player good enough to carry players lessor than he is.
Guys who carry players typically aren't 15 points behind the players they carry.
Backlund has as many points as Huberdeau. Dube has 6 less. Blaming Sutter for Huberdeau's linemates when his linemates are out producing him doesn't make any sense.
Auston Matthews numbers are down this year. He and Marner are playing less togther this year than last. His numbers have dipped but it's not like Bunting is out producing him.
Backlund tied with Huberdeau is points would be something nobody would have predicted. He's been awful and needs to step up