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Originally Posted by SolidSnakeUS
I still wonder how people are so sold on Read and just kind of throw Betts out the window as either our 13th or not at all.
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There is growing expectation in Read. If he makes it, great. If not? Then Homer loses on another gamble. He's got pro level offensive skills, very solid defensive play and a good mix of playmaking and grinding (which could be perfect with Simmonds and Schenn).
As for Holmstrom and Betts, I love Betts...but his time is running out. He's got injuries every season which cost him arm strength to play the forechecking and faceoff winning role. The Flyers see Holmstrom taking that role ASAP. At this point, aside from leadership and preparedness for NHL game speed, Holmstrom brings everything to the table that Betts does, and adds physicality and a pesky playing style.
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Originally Posted by Beef Invictus
Yeah, and Shelley will probably have 175,132 goals too!
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