mpp9
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- Dec 5, 2010
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I expect Spaling to beat out Dupuis in camp for top 6 duty not necessarily because I think Spaling is a world-beater, but because the wheels might come off Dupuis. That leaves Sutter most likely with Downie or Duper as his guy.
I just have never seen Dupuis look very good with Malkin. Their styles just don't mesh. If Hornqvist ends up with Geno, Spaling's recent history playing with him may give him a leg up. Malkin could make do with those two for now. Two guys who work the boards, go to the net and help cover up defensively.