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The problem with Myers in the past (besides being overpaid) is that prior to last season, he's been utilized as the RHD of task to handle the toughest defensive minutes or 3rd pairing RHD +PKer. He's actually looked his best here alongside Edler and along side OEL (his first year), but in both instances his pairing handled the toughest defensive minutes. Last season he was utilized more in a 2nd pairing role who wasn't tasked with shutting down the other team's top pairing on a nightly basis. That and playing with better players and with better coaching has allowed him to quiet down this game and excel.
I've said this before, people underestimate the impact the Norris-winning version of Hughes has. The ability to throw Hughes' pairing out there against any line and have him dominate on a nightly basis is huge compared to keeping him away from the other team's top line.
I've said this before, people underestimate the impact the Norris-winning version of Hughes has. The ability to throw Hughes' pairing out there against any line and have him dominate on a nightly basis is huge compared to keeping him away from the other team's top line.