As the NHL regular season wraps up, attention turns to players whose performance fell short this year. The Athletic's NHL staff highlighted one player from each team who underperformed, revealing disappointments like Anaheim's Robby Fabbri, who struggled with injuries, and Boston's Jeremy Swayman, who failed to meet high expectations after a hefty contract. Each player's subpar season poses challenges for their respective teams as they prepare for playoff pushes or transitions into the offseason, emphasizing the significant impact of individual performances on team success.
Robby Fabbri could not provide the depth scoring or solidify the Ducks' third line, suffering from injuries and only managing eight goals in 44 games.
Despite signing a lucrative contract, Jeremy Swayman struggled in net, leading to goaltending weaknesses for the Bruins—a position that was once their strength.
Jack Quinn's expected breakout season turned disappointing, with a significant negative plus-minus and underwhelming scoring performance throughout the season.
Yegor Sharangovich unexpectedly declined in production, complicating the Flames' future as he prepares to enter a new contract extension next season.
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