Fair assessment
@Rupper17, but here's something to look at:
Out of Matthew Schaefer's 29 points at 5-on-5 this season more than half (16) of those came with Barzal on the ice, 1st among NYI forwards. All situations Barzal is also 1st.
The mentioned linemates in this clip, we have to be honest about the quality of players we're asking him to prop up. As shown with Schaefer, get Barzal someone good to play with, he does make them better!
I honestly can't believe how much 13 defense I've done recently, but these narratives are killing me.