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Originally Posted by oldtimer
Another point to consider: Poti has a mere 10 projected points more than Bouchard over a full season. But Poti plays 20+ minutes per game, and Bouchard half of that. Add another 10 minutes to JB's ice time each game, and there's no way he doesn't get at least 10 more points a season, probably double that.
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Last year, Poti averaged 25 minutes a game, Bouchard averaged 20. This year, Poti averages 23, Bouchard averages 17. It's not that big of a difference.
You people are getting way too carried away here. I don't think you realize what you are saying. You're saying Bouchard can put up 35-45 pts while logging extensive minutes and not being a liability in his own zone. In other words, you think Bouchard can be a top pairing d-man. In reality, 29-year-old journeyman/career minor league d-men do not suddenly blossom into top pairing d-men. It just doesn't happen.