The expectations are getting a little crazy for Valimaki here. The chances of him being in the Calder race are low if only because, as someone pointed out, he probably doesn't get the opportunity on the PP that is required in order to put up the points necessary to get noticed.
However, on that note, I think it would be a great idea to give him that opportunity.
People are being quick to throw Giordano out to pasture, but I do think it would be a good idea to cut his ice-time back. If they run a top 4 (5 on 5) of:
Giordano - Tanev
Hanifin - Andersson
in whatever manner you like, they can shelter Valimaki on the 3rd pair, and give him PP time to develop offensively, without pressure. That reduces the ice-time for the top 4.
IMHO, all of these moves would be beneficial.
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