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I did not expect him to be scratched for three games, considering we are playing Quenneville, Sikura and Highmore over him, all who are call ups. I do think Nylander gets in next game on the 4th line, taking Highmore's spot. It would be nice to have a little offensive ability on the 4th line. Smith and Kampf can grind it out fairly well but need someone to finish for the work they put in.
This trade has been beyond disappointing. I was a huge fan of Joki and it hurt to see him traded like that. Joki has been playing over seasoned d men in Buffalo while Nylander can't even make the lineup over call ups. Nylander's upside is there. Hopefully he can blossom in the next few years.