So GM's instruct their coaches to "reign in" certain players? So pass up great play and winning to balance the cap?
whut?
I think some teams do it if
a) they have someone else who can do it almost as well
b) the position they are put into instead helps them develop long term
Kadri and Reilly were both given hard matchups, made to learn defense and PK when they could have been gifted PP time and more offensive starts. It probably cost each guy some easy money stats (Goals, points etc) but may have really helped for development.
If Babs starts using Matthews and Marner all year on the PK, and they produce a few less points each BUT become even more well rounded players I am 100% down.
We got Tavares and Nylander etc who can be played against other teams top lines/get PP time to score. Dont think it effects our overall ability to win.
For Kapps I dont think we do it simply because he isnt gonna pass Nylander or Marner any time soon. Regular season I think an injury and he will be in the top 6.