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Nihiliste · 01-07-2013, 09:34 PM

I've really wanted to see Landeskog - Duchene - Parenteau ever since we acquired PAP.

If not with Landy then with Downie but I think that Downie and PAP there would be too much pressure on Duchene to be the goal scorer when he's more of a balanced player than a sniper. The LAST thing I want to see is another soft combo like PAP-Duchene-Hejduk.

I think its not just about his wingers though, but part of his struggles were because of the change in system and loss of puck movement from the backend last year.

I am confident that he will be fine and will be a great player though, if not this year then soon after.

I wouldn't doubt Duchene's heart - he plays with enough emotion that he will be fine in the playoffs once the Avs start regularly making it there.

01-07-2013, 09:34 PM	#23
Nihiliste Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Country: Posts: 3,468 vCash: 765	I've really wanted to see Landeskog - Duchene - Parenteau ever since we acquired PAP. If not with Landy then with Downie but I think that Downie and PAP there would be too much pressure on Duchene to be the goal scorer when he's more of a balanced player than a sniper. The LAST thing I want to see is another soft combo like PAP-Duchene-Hejduk. I think its not just about his wingers though, but part of his struggles were because of the change in system and loss of puck movement from the backend last year. I am confident that he will be fine and will be a great player though, if not this year then soon after. I wouldn't doubt Duchene's heart - he plays with enough emotion that he will be fine in the playoffs once the Avs start regularly making it there.