I havent watch Carle play at all.
But i'm going to comment on 2 things that have been said in this thread by a (or some) Sharks fans).
1. Matt Carle is currently 5th in ince time on the Sharks defense.
2. Matt Carle is the catalysist of the Sharks PP over Thornton and others.
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Well, i'm sorry but that isnt going to win you the Calder over this year Crop of rookies, regardless of him getting 70 points this year.
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It's NOT all about points, especially if you are telling me the kid isnt playing all that much, etc...
You are trying to get the calder over a forward who is playing a LOT, getting a LOT of minutes, playing in all kind of situations, etc...
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If by the end of the year, Carle is playing 1st D-man minutes in San Jose and has 65-70 pts to boot, than he got a shot.
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The argument of Malkin probably getting less icetime in San Jose because they are a contender, which would mean less points doesnt hold any (i mean NOT at all). This kid would be playing as much in San Jose right now as he is in Pittsburgh at the very least.
You havent saw him play enough if you think otherwise, it's as clear as water imo.