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Originally Posted by Vedder
Bigger opportunity? That ain’t the issue with Adam.
Gifted a lot of PP2 time and hasn’t made an impact this year when he was moved up in the line-up. He just doesn’t have consistency and compete required for the NHL.
Would be surprised if he isn’t Europe bound after this contract.
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Yes, a bigger opportunity was needed considering that the only time he got a honest look in the top nine (last year) he was damn near point a game for a 20 game stretch and led the team in scoring during that period of time.
3-4 games stretches while playing multiple different positions isn't an "opportunity". Zary for example has points in just 3 of his last 14 games playing upwards of 19 minutes a night.
As for PP time? He leads the team in powerplay points per 60..
Ruzicka has 4 PP in 63 minutes.
Backlund has 2 in 91 minutes.
Zary has 3 in 95 minutes.
I find it odd we are waiving him now considering Lindholm "should" be getting dealt shortly. Why not wait until then and see what he can do in a role that actually suites his skillset? The timing is strange to me.