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Originally Posted by edslunch
Huberdeau has been a really good player over his career and his pass-first style of play lends itself to a longer career than, say, a power forward. I refuse to believe he suddenly lost it at his age - I think it’s more a reflection on team makeup (not that I’m excusing him for sucking). Maybe if we luck out on a high-talent high pick it will unlock vintage Huberdeau.
It’s pretty damning if it takes playing with particular players to unlock his talent, but the reward could be high.
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Huberdeau set up Lindholm and Kadri with excellent opportunities on the 5 on 3 last - Kadri was 5 feet in front of the net, Lindholm had a step on his man 2-on-1.
Both guys passed. Didn’t even get a shot on goal.
Huberdeau shares in the blame, but it’s clear he has nothing to work with.
They need to get his confidence back - he’s not this bad. But absolutely nobody on the roster sees the game the way he does, and that’s a huge problem.
Huberdeau-Backlund-Coronato the rest of the way.