InfinityIggy
Zagidulin's Dad
Have you forgotten how bad he was on Granlund's LW, or on Stajan's LW?
The only time he was effective at LW was when he had great linemates (Backlund/Frolik). Where he has looked good at C even with guys like Brouwer and Chiasson on his wing.
If by bad you mean, didn't produce. Otherwise he was perfectly fine on LW. He struggled defensively at C primarily because he hadn't bulked up yet.
Now that his body has matured it isn't surprising to see him doing well at C.
Sam is with Gaudreau because JG will help him produce, and because Sam is ready to play as a top 6 C. Monahan can produce with Versteeg, and when needed Gully still throws out Gaudreau/Monahan on the PP and in situations where we need a goal badly.