In Elliotte Friedman’s 30 Thoughts he mentions that a potential solution to the Canadiens’ injuries woes at centre could be current Jets forward Alexander Burmistrov.
Despite a glowing review of his skill set, the young centre has struggled to find his game in the NHL, especially this season. In 23 games this season, Burmistrov has managed a meager two assists, good for dead last on his team in scoring, behind Chris Thorburn. A quick look at his statistics reveals a gloomy outlook.
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Since the start of the year Burmistrov is a drag on his linemates, with them clocking in at 51 CF% when he’s off the ice versus 48 CF% with him on the ice.