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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
You need players that can do both (score and distribute), but you don't need one-dimensional players that score goals at a 2:1 goals to assists ratio. Only 2 out of the top 100 top scorers in the NHL had lopsided stats like that (one being arguably a generational goal scoring talent), and only 8 of the top 100 had more goals than assists. Most of those 8 were still close to 50/50. Many teams get by just without players like that.
A good puck distributor can make average players have above average production, in a addition to their own. A goal scorer who doesn't distribute well isn't going to have as big of an impact alone.
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I imagine it’s easier to shut down a goal scorer since you know what they’re going to do. A more versatile player has more options, and keying on them opens those other options more?