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Originally Posted by BaseballCoach
Wow. You wrote about 1000 words without answering my question. Let me try again, what does it mean to have "too much talent to play wing"?
It is off-point to compare Pouliot's stats to Halpern in answering that question. That's like comparing Lafleur to Jarvis or Risebrough and saying Lafleur had too much talent to play wing.
I actually like Pouliot and think we should keep him. But as a winger, so as to MAXIMIZE his strengths!
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I think the information above speaks for itself in terms of Poulliot abilities in a limited winger role...If he was given more responsibility like playing center you would see the full potential of his talent & abilities.
Playing center is a tougher position than wing. There's more responsibilities and it takes alot more talent, smarts & hardwork to be successful at the NHL level. Poulliot would be able to handle it alot better than some of the centers on the above chart. That's the point of the comparison. in his limited ice time and role he has already demonstrated better stats than some of the other current centers. He's just missing the opportunity to be tried, the time and the experience to get acquainted at the NHL level.
His strength is at center mark my words!