Willy had to play every role on that line tonight, can't be three places at once.
The one goal was scored based on quickness, and hand speed.
Yeah but just generally Mitch can play playmaker on the second line, instead of trying to do everything. Create space and time for the lesser players and handle responsibilities. He would be better at getting them going.
He was ok. He finished one that Holmberg put on a platter. Line didn’t generate much else it seemed. Thought the top line had way more chances.
Looked like the first line couldn't find any space or time. Didn't look like they had a lot of control of the puck, probably just the Wild's style is playoffs style. No doubt they got some shots, but can't say they amounted to anything.
Yep moved the puck around and played fine but at the end of the day didn't really accomplish much.
That's.. not how that works. Their ice time difference is primarily PK time. Through those years, Marner led Nylander 2.98 > 2.35 P/60 at 5v5 and 7.23 > 6.92 P/60 on the PP.
Marner had slightly better linemate quality (though Matthews and Tavares are both of their top two linemates at 5v5 and they play the same PP), but also faced tougher matchups and played tougher minutes, produced primary points better, played better defense, PKed, and played better in the playoffs.
Especially since it is only year one, years 3 to 8 will look cheaper and cheaper as the cap goes up, by year 8 William could be our best player and 6th highest paid,
9th in goals and 12th in points over the last 2+ seasons - that looks pretty close to top 10, even without taking into consideration linemates.
He should, he's always been a good soldier for his National Team.
