Quote:
Originally Posted by GioforPM
Except Ryan was really a 4C and his wingers were not terrific defensively. Back then your two way guys were Backlund and Toffoli. I think the goal was to shelter Bennett, Jankowski and Neal and they'd thrive offensively.
I think the coaching decided to try and shelter as opposed to getting them to sink or swim up the lineup.
|
Jankowski and Ryan were both gone by the time Toffoli got here. Jankowski left after the 2019/20 season, and Ryan left after 2020/2021. Toffoli wasn't traded for until February 2022.