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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
The likelihood that Mantha given his track record gets a 5 or 6 yr contract seems low. If he gets Huberdeau going I would have no problem going 3-4 years with him though. If Kuzmenko puts up another season around a PPG somebody will give him a longer term deal I suspect. He looks more and more like a guy who flourished once he got away from a coach who just does not have a lot of time for skilled guys.
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Yup and it's probably why Vancouver looked like complete #### to finish the season and in the playoffs.
The 15 shots on net were not a byproduct of losing Demko, it's how he wants his team to play. Low event hockey and take the skill out of the game for both teams.
On the flipside it was refreshing to hear Huska talk about how we need all 4 lines because they are asking the players to play a difficult brand of hockey, high pace and keep skating. Seems like he is adjusting to his roster as well.
Reminiscent of Tkachuk talking about how the Panthers bought into playing a difficult brand of hockey, but it was what they needed to do to win.