- Apr 27, 2005
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I have no problem moving Ferland because he has shown zero ability to create offense and is a total product of that top line. I think there are a lot of other guys that we could slot in and do at minimum as good if not a better job. Some guys might even be able to help out Monahan and Gaudreau when they are on a cold streak or off game rather than just going cold with them waiting for them to set him up.
That said I think if we are able to move him the move should be to try and get someone to play on a 2nd scoring line with Tkachuk and Bennett. The dream of a super top line I don't think is needed and certainly not as much as a guy that can help create a 2nd scoring line.
The fact that Ferland is not a good enough player to fit on that 2nd line kind of shows how limited he is to leeching off Monahan and Gaudreau.
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5v5 Primary Points / 60
Gaudreau 2.10
Ferland 1.93
Monahan 1.89
Certainly doesn't look like Ferland is being carried.
Funny you say Ferland "waits around to be set up by the other two" while he has more primary assists than Monahan at 5v5 despite playing 80 less minutes. . .