Quoting: mokumboi
Heh. Or maybe different people just rate different attributes at different priority levels. I could well end up being wrong about Bratt, he's got a goal threat and it wouldn't be the first time a smaller winger proved himself to be a genuine top 6 guy. I just think he's not as fast as you'd like someone his size to be (and I'm not alone in this). Never been a fan of Severson, like I said it's because of all the D-zone mistakes. And I admit he was considerably better last season, but again, I'll need to see him do it again before I consider that his new normal. Plus, Holl is a decent replacement (and much cheaper) and next summer's UFA class is noice.
You are entitled to your opinion.
I watch every Devils game. And have done so for years.
Here is where I disagree with you.
Bratt creates space with his playmaking and stick handling.
He is plenty fast, but more quick than fast.
He is one of league’s best with puck on his stick.
He has been a little too pass-first. More dangerous when he shoots.
He plays heavier/bigger that he appears.
Not afraid of hard areas (even dropped the mitts this year).
He plays top-six on probably 29 of 32 teams.
Severson was our #1 this past year.
He carried Kulikov and Murray at times.
Stick him with a lock-down LD and he is 40-point #2 RD.
Our team is young.
We were hit with 10-month layoff, little pre-season last year.
Then had multiple injuries and whole team got Covid.
Not to mention 3 coaches, 2 GMs, and 2 captains over last couple of years.
We sold all our veterans, including an MVP.
Finished year with youngest forward group in decades.
Don’t confuse a young, developing team with bad players.
Carry on.