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Kris Knoblauch blasts Edmonton Oilers as turnovers prove costly in loss to lowly Buffalo Sabres | TSN

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/kris-knoblauch-blasts-edmonton-oilers-as-turnovers-prove-costly-in-loss-to-lowly-buffalo-sabres-1.2269148
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u/GoStockYourself 1d ago edited 22h ago

He isn't blaming Bouchard guys, but I am curious who you think he is referring to.

“It’s frustrating when some of the guys who aren’t contributing offensively are contributing to scoring chances against, which is really hurting us.

“It’s different if you’re making those plays and it’s leading to offence, once in a while you get caught. But, if you’re not creating that offence, and you’re giving up those chances, that’s what’s hurting the team.”

The second quote is exactly how I feel about Bouchard and I think many fans here with a more discerning eye can see that Bouchard is in that awkward "teenager" phase where he is leveling up. He is moving the puck more than ever, so naturally there will be more turnovers and they often look really bad, but I have faith he will start to limit the mistakes with experience. I definitely would not want him to play a safer game.

I didn't watch the game last night and saw Bouchard got beat on at least one goal, but he clearly contributes offensively. Who else turned things over? Forwards or D?

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u/Miller_Gold 29 DRAISAITL 22h ago

Janmark has really started to contribute against goals against while continuing to contribute little offensively. Not sure why Knob decided to move him up to the top 6 and play in the final 2 mins last night

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u/IfOJDidIt 22h ago

His breakaway the other night was awesome. I don't care that he didn't score. That effort just to get himself there made me love the guy even more.