Didn't we just go through a series where the difference was the power play?
Interesting take. He wasn’t as bad as we make it but he was definitely was not any where close to being as good as we needed. I saw a difference after he smashed his leg of the net early in the season.
At first I thought give him 20 games. Injured last year, new team, new teammates, it takes time.
Then it was maybe he is having pain in that leg, he is playing with a rookie and a shitty winger, I will see what he is like after the half way point.
Then there was sign of life and I thought we might see the player management was hoping for. Nope
Game 83 started. He was not bad, scored a lucky goal, maybe this will get him rolling.
Game 88 - still thinking WTF. 6’4, 225 pounds, can skate and shoot. What went wrong. Even the teams he was traded from got better production from him. He should be more protected with the Kings and get better matchups.
In the end he topped up his bank account, lead us in penalty minutes against a team shooting 60% on the PP, and got called out by teammates
At least he has the comfort knowing he got a few gold stars from his coaches.