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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
He's more than just a rebound pusher IMO.
And I think he works well with gifted playmaking wingers like Tkachuk and Huberdeau because his speed and ability to drive the middle of the ice opens up space for them.
But he doesn't show much playmaking ability or elite hockey sense at the NHL level at all IMO.
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The bolded was a big issue last season IMO. I recall that last summer Gaudreau's agent asked who was going to be the other puck transporter on the team. If Gaudreau was the only option and then he left ...
Treliving put all eggs in one basket in this regard. In today's game need this quality especially on the PP.
Hopefully Savard has some ideas.