He has always been a pretty bad NHL player. It's just Dorion and his pro scouting staff that couldn't scout to save their lives
Much less talented than Sanford though
Yeah, I'd rather the 4th line being
Cousins - Jenik - Gaudette
Gregor
Gaudette seems to be stronger and to have improved his overall game. Maybe he can finally be a NHL player. That 4th line could provide offense and maybe some sustained pressure instead of being stuck in our zone
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I wouldn't say much less skilled than Sanford, though I would agree visibly less skilled...as in less razzle dazzle...
But I would say production wise, they're very similar. Sanford posts slightly better numbers in the NHL because of more opportunities up in the lineup with skilled players.
But compare their AHL numbers where they're both expected to be good players driving the play.
Sanford: 126-35-32-67 (0.53)
MacEwan: 167-43-53-106 (0.63)
Sanford has better stick handling skills and it doesn't result in better production most of the time unless he's piggybacking off icetime with better players.