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Originally Posted by 7seven
My opinion is that Grabner wouldn't have had the same offensive output/development on the Canucks because of the coach. It's clear that AV clearly has his favorites and type of players he likes. AV doesn't really trust the young skilled players like Grabner, Hodgson and Shirokov, if they make 1 mistake, they seem to be planted to the bench or press box. Whereas young grinders and career 3rd/4th line guys like Glass, Oreo, Bolduc, Desbiens can make mistakes repeatedly and AV keeps playing them.
Kuzma seems to think Shirokov won't be qualified, making him a UFA. That would be a mistake IMO, he was the Moose's top player and had a awesome playoffs for the Moose. Thought he showed some signs in his brief time with the Canucks, even if Shirokov didn't make the Canucks or goes back to the KHL, at least qualify him to retain his rights or continue to develop him in the AHL.
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Honestly, some call me crazy but this is why I think AV has to go. Canucks went deep inspite of him, not because of him. It makes no sense how he treats his skilled players like that. In fact, Sedins have one of the lowest ice time out of any 1st line units in the NHL. Boggles my mind.
Pretty soon we will lose Hodgson too ala Cam Neely style. Neely wasn't played by management either.