Another great example of a player who can give you solid minutes as a sidekick in a Top 4 even, but like the other Ben Chiarot’s of the world, ask him to take on more responsibilities, he’s just not good enough.
He’d be a really solid partner for a young Dman who needs some protection, but NOT to “carry” the pairing. For example, he’d be a really good partner for a Byrum in a Top 4. A Seider even, like Ben Chiarot is right now. I’d say a Simon Edvinsson too, but what Albert Johansson is doing these days, don’t touch that pairing.
At 6’5”, teams will try finding that type of a role for him. He and Myers have the same issue. Neither of them can “carry” that pairing. So they both look at each other, thinking the other guy is going to take lead, and neither ever does. Neither are capable. Injuries haven’t helped either.
Good bet he’s the player on his way out of town next. It’s just not working and his spot in the Top 4 just disappeared. He can play both sides without a hiccup so that always helps to find a spot. It just didn’t work in Vancouver.