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Which player would you say is under the most pressure to perform?


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Obviously in the playoffs everybody has to show up in order for a team to have success. However, there are individuals on every team that tend to disappear or play on a lower level during the playoffs than what they have played at in the season. We keep hearing in the media that it's AV's last chance & if we fail in the first round then he loses his job. That's fair but a coach can only do so much - it's the players that have to play.

Which player will you be looking on to perform impressively this playoff? One that hasn't done so in the past but must this spring on order for you to even consider having him next season. For me it would be Raymond. We need his secondary scoring in the playoffs and I remember a stretch during the season where he was absolutely on fire. However, lately he has been doing his usual late season disappearing act. As a free agent, for me if he doesn't perform this spring then I think it should be time to move on. I think in all his playoff games in vancouver he has 7 goals. If he gets 0-2 this spring.. then it's time to look at other options

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Ballard needs to justify his salary this Playoffs; If he ever gets to play.

Kesler has to prove that he was and still is "Captain" material and lead by example; Work with his linemates and not try to be a one man show.

Raymond needs to step up and play a more physical game and go to the dirty areas again. Finish a check every now and then.

Lapierre is going to UFA so he needs to play his game and not get caught up in emotion.

Schneids needs to be solid and steady back there. Luongo too maybe.

Edler needs to keep in control and not try to do it all in one series.

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