Dylan Larkin is Matthew Stafford.
Some people will insist to no end that he’s the problem. But he’s not & to the same token I always said about Stafford … put him on an actual winning team & let’s see how well those arguments hold up.
The reality is this roster fucking sucks. Least-threatening / worst scoring punch Top 6 of any halfway decent team. Worst Bottom 6 in the NHL. Period. It’s not Dylan’s fault he can only score 35 & drag them to a mid 90’s points total.
The reality that it’s some sort of combo that the young players aren’t nearly as good as people thought/aren’t developing nearly as fast as some expected/the team just flat-out isn’t very good … is just too tough for some to accept.
They aren’t just magically going to be any better next year, either. They’ll need drastic changes & big improvements.
Again. All stuff that can’t be solved by some mythical or superhero type leadership. Get a better team with better players. The slop being put on the ice isn’t good enough.
Which elite scoring defensemen have actually been the best defensively this season?
These are the even-strength defensive WAR’s of the top 11 guys in points per https://t.co/mzy1jL5dYd
Are there any surprises?