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FlamesAddiction · 06-20-2025, 02:09 PM

I really think it's just a show-me deal and a player betting on himself. I doubt there is a handshake agreement already in place.

At the very least, he is a good 4th line player. Maybe there is more there, we'll have to wait and see. I don't think it's as simple as just giving him more minutes and the points will go up at the same rate. Being the go-to best scoring option on the 4th line is different than playing up the line-up. If he can maintain a 13.8 shooting percentage while playing on the 2nd or 3rd line, he'll be a star. For context, that was a little bit better than Rantanen.

06-20-2025, 02:09 PM	#29
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I really think it's just a show-me deal and a player betting on himself. I doubt there is a handshake agreement already in place. At the very least, he is a good 4th line player. Maybe there is more there, we'll have to wait and see. I don't think it's as simple as just giving him more minutes and the points will go up at the same rate. Being the go-to best scoring option on the 4th line is different than playing up the line-up. If he can maintain a 13.8 shooting percentage while playing on the 2nd or 3rd line, he'll be a star. For context, that was a little bit better than Rantanen. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."