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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Neal already knows his performance has to improve no matter who he's paired with. Bennett less so because he's showing improvement in areas of his game other than point production. His compete level is high, he's reduced his offensive zone penalties, he's laying hits, etc etc. but he still knows if he wants a spot long term in the top 6 he's going to need to put the puck in the net.
Or they could go with the season long strategy of just putting all the lines in a blender.
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I think most fans and certainly all players have a very clear idea of where their performance level is at versus where it should be. I just challenge the notion that any coach worth his salt would threaten their players that way. We are talking about the best players in the world. They know where their bread is buttered and they also well understand the implictions of long term contracts.
Saying what you would do if you were the coach is pointless internet bravado, nothing more.