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there was room enough (IMO) to play Leivo in place of Hyman. I would argue that it still exists.
Last season: we could have easily iced:
Nylander-Matthews-Brown
JVR-Bozak-Marner
Komarov-Kadri-Leivo
Martin-GOAT/Boyle-Kappy
and instantly be a better team (IMO)
I still do not see why Hyman deserves a spot over Leivo in an offensive role
Because despite what people think of Hyman, he is multi purpose where Leivo has not proven to be (at least to Babcock).
Players like Hyman,Brown,Sosh,Kappy,Leivo,Rychel, etc. Have to prove they have more than 1 bullet in the chamber. Extreme work ethic, speed, PK, defense whatever.
Leivo can play with the skilled forwards but did not show the other aspects to Babcock.
This is why Kappy was 4th line RW over Leivo. He was able to PK and brought speed. More weapons. Hyman provides the additional attributes.