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Originally Posted by timbit
What does Sam’s “negligible “ offensive correlate to, if not “IQ”? Lack of talent? I think it’s more than that.
He struggles to find and employ open shooting space or find the open man. His frequent 1v 1 forays or puck protection efforts more than often end up in turnovers.
He struggles in PP situations.
How do you explain these regular problems?
Please define the areas where Sam’s IQ is “ positively apparent”.
Is he an ultra competitive player? Most certainly.
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I'm not going to profess to know what the issue is ... but he gets scoring chances.
He was 2nd to Backlund in individual scoring chance rates per 60, and ranked 1st for all forwards in high danger chances per 60.
I'm not sure you get those if you don't have a hockey IQ or hockey sense.
Not sure if eye test for me had him 2nd and 1st, but I certainly see chances and then a variety of reasons they don't go in.