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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Fair comment. I think he's done well on the second line because it's the second line and he's the scorer there...
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He is one of them.
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On the PP issue, I get why people downplay PP points. But at the same time, if you don't contribute on the PP it's an issue. And he is really really good at his role there. What % of any top players' points come on the PP? I'd suspect a fair bit.
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This is of course true, but those of us who continue to belabour this point do so as a means to illustrate that this is essentially all that separates Tkachuk from Backlund in terms of offensive production. His gaudy overall point-totals can leave one with the impression that he is far outclassing his line mates, but this is not exactly the case. Yes, Tkachuk is the best offensive player on his line, but the gap looks a lot bigger because of his powerplay opportunities and resulting production.