Claude Giroux is the undisputed best and most important player on the Philadelphia Flyers. While no player emerged behind Giroux during the past couple of years, Sean Couturier is now becoming the second-most important Flyer after the captain.
People who only look at box scores and read game recaps will be particularly shocked by this claim, but anyone who actually watches and analyzes the game should understand better.
Couturier has really looked impressive this season in every facet of the game, and although his role isn't high-profile, he is absolutely vital to the Flyers' success.
He was drafted three years ago and came into the league as an elite prospect with an NHL-ready frame. When the Flyers decided to keep him on the pro roster as an 18-year-old rookie, everyone got a little crazy with their expectations.
Prior to his arrival in the NHL, fans were also not necessarily privy to the kind of game that Couturier plays. They were expecting a fast, offensive, goal scoring machine who would come in and light up the scoreboard.
Instead, they realized that he isn't particularly quick, doesn't have ...
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How Sean Couturier Has Become Philadelphia Flyers’ 2nd-Most Important Player
February 12th, 2014 by Garrett Baker Leave a reply »
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