burstnbloom
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- Mar 10, 2006
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The frustrating thing about the Foligno signing is I actually don't think it would be all that bad if they used him properly. Foligno's offense has been gone for a long time. He's WELL below replacement level as an offensive force over the last three seasons. That part of his game is just over. He's still a really good defender. over the last three years his defensive impact at even strength is in the 90th percentile. Cassidy is starting him in the ozone 60% of the time. WHY? He's a black hole on offense. As previously mentioned, he's also on PP1. Nick Foligno is a terrible offensive hockey player. He should have been the fourth line LW all year. Cassidy buries that line every year. Lazar, for example, is starting in the ozone just 24% of the time. Lazar has similar defensive impact. Foligno-Nosek-Lazar is now the fourth line. It took 30+ games to figure out that optimization that seemed evident at the date of signing.
Do I like a $3.8m deal for 2 years for a 4th liner? I do not, but its a sunk cost now. Play him where he's most effective.
Do I like a $3.8m deal for 2 years for a 4th liner? I do not, but its a sunk cost now. Play him where he's most effective.