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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
In 2018, Ryan had 4G, 7A, 11P and was -4 in 39 games (.282 PPG)
In 2019,Ryan has 5G, 16A, 21P and is +16 in 34 games (.618 PPG)
Incredible. It's almost like it takes time to adjust to a new team, and fans should be patient.
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It's not just about Ryan. The fourth line was under construction for much of the first half of the season. Czarnik was tried there, and Quine and Dube and I think some others too. Rotating linemates always makes things a bit harder.
Mangiapane - Ryan - Hathaway became settled as the fourth line mid-December I think?
Anyway, that combination had some chemistry, chemistry breeds success, success breeds confidence and that breeds more success.
When two guys (Eatbread and Doc) find their game at about the same time playing on the same line, that's probably not a coincidence
Also, Hathaway has had a good year, and has really grown me. Plays a steady physical two-way game and has put up nine goals which is perfectly satisfactory for a guy in his role.