Captain Mountain
Formerly Captain Wolverine
- Jun 6, 2010
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You obviously missed the point. But let me ask you this, after 79 games the team is currently fighting for PO spot (1 point out) KK played 76 of those games and all at center. Now, he is pushed to the wing, playing under 10 minutes for the likes of Weal and Thompson! why is that? and please do not tell me the kid hit a wall, I don't buy that.
Because:
1) Kotkaniemi is struggling, whether due to fatigue or loss of confidence.
2) Julien isn't thinking about development right now, he wants to make the playoffs.
3) Weal has been excellent in Montreal. Since he's started playing regularly, he's 6th in points, 5th in P/60, 1st in CF%, 1st in SCF% and 2nd in HDCF%. He's been one of the most productive deadline pickups this year.
4) Julien trusts Thompson more at center due to face-offs and experience. Not sure I agree, but for the 4th line I get it.