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Originally Posted by Aileen C
Avery definitely has offensive creativity. He's proven that in the playoffs countless times. He also proved it this year, but as Brooks wisely put it, Avery was anathema to Tortorella.
That's a big part of why Tortorella rushed Hagelin. Tortorella wanted a reason to push Avery back down after his good start. But Mitchell keeps proving that he sent the wrong guy down.
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A big reason he rushed Hagelin?
Hagelin is on this team over Avery because he's better, not because Tortorella hates Avery.
Avery was a nice player here for two years, then his act got old and he was never as effective in his role.