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He didnt really got a shot in Nashville. He came back to the A and got 43 goals in 50 games (19G on the PP). Thats a least worth a look.. not saying that translates, but it makes you wonder if he couldnt be used as a specialist on PP1 esp since he's a RH.
I'm sorry, but I've just not been overly impressed with him the more I watched, especially since he came to North America.
He's always just been a middle-six player at best in the NHL, and that's if he improved his tenacity, speed, and/or vision.
But it's just more of an issue with the "plan." He was a depth scorer who had to wait until enough scorers got injured or he had to be victim of playing a role of a grinder for which he's not suited. Which is why I, myself, push for more opportunity with the youth.
He simply doesn't bring enough of his one element to make up for the others that are missing. Kaliyev has better shooting technique, power, instincts, and from a playmaking standpoint, understands the players around him better.
I'm all for giving him opportunity in training camp, but if Kopitar and Doughty passing back and forth annoys you, expect Fagemo to do the same with the Powerplay quarterback until it's a perfectly placed pass.