Vatrano shoots the puck enough to be useful, even if he isn’t scoring, but Strome should not be on that second line
Player Discussion Ryan Strome
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The Midnight Burrito
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IMO Strome is a pretty good complementary player but on this team there isn't anyone to complement. Terry and Z are playing the worst hockey of their careers and Leo and Mac are hurt.
I think Strome’s best asset is playmaking but McTavish has shifted into more of a playmaker this season. The two of them feel like it’s too much on one line.
The Midnight Burrito
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Dude can chuck em. Definition of a complimentary piece that adds toughness. As noted above though: nothing to compliment.
I like Stromer a lot. They way he interacts with the fans, his teammates, his intangibles on the ice... just gotta find a way to use him better, IMO
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Definitely can see him going back to having 60 point seasons when this team is a playoff contender
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Hockey Duckie
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IMO, Strome's a very good complementary, playmaking winger. He's not a strong center. Rico, Carlsson, and Mac are better than him at center. Z needs to put on more pounds and improve his two-way game.
When Strome was with Vatrano-Mac, Strome can focus on passing it either one to score goals. That trio went on a tear when all three were healthy.
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I'm a certified Strome hater but he's been legitimately good this year, and especially so over this run where we've been playing well.
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