Holdurbreathe
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Karlsson can't be at his best when his partners are not reliable
It isn't complicated
Get him someone he can depend on and he'll be much more effective
Getting Methot back into the lineup or getting someone else to fill in that role is borderline urgent now and I'm not sure we have any prospects that are on the cusp of being the partner he needs
The problem isn't his partner, its EK.
Methot isn't going to stop the turnovers, poor defensive coverage or high risk plays EK is currently offering up.
IMO expecting four guys to do the work of five in the D-Zone isn't a recipe for success.
It is simple, EK has to make smarter decisions, play within the team structure and take less risk.
Its not like he lacks the skill to do these things, nor does he need a "better" partner to do them.