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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
The point is valid, but for me the key is how they score goals. Neal is a sniper. Brouwer was never that. What Neal doesn't have is other attributes that allows him to product beyond that 40-50 point total. But in terms of a guy who can find the back of the net, when given a good look, I do believe he is that. But he needs help driving the offense. He doesn't drive it himself.
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I think your last point is very on point which is why I'm concerned about Neal on the third line. I would prefer him on line 2 as he'd have Backlund instead of Dube and Tkachuk instead of Bennett. I know Peters said today that he has Tkachuk and Neal on different lines because they bring the same offensive game and physical style bu I worry Neal's production will suffer if left on the third line, unless Dube really surprises.