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I don't know man, but I think your argument is flawed.
You're comparing his latest 2-year goalscoring history to players who have played less than 40 games in the NHL, and players that have been injured a lot the last 2 years. So let's not look at data alone.
Instead, I think it's important to watch how the team competes. And, I have to say he looks really bad on a competitive level.
For instance, if he's not playing right circle on the pp for his one-timer, he is a cone out there 5on4. His zone entries are so weak, he can't carry the puck at all over the blue.
And for a good skater, he seems very slow out there, especially skating towards the CH net.
For me, it's' more your #1 reason. It pains me to see him take time away from Slaf or RHP. I'd even love to see Heineman instead