Koochie's confidence looked shot for the better part of the last month to six weeks of the season, I would keep him stapled to the bench unless you have to play him right now. An extra day of rest between games 2 and 3 will help Freddy as well.
I remember something similar. I also recall that Brind’Amour made Haula a healthy scratch at one point and his wife shot off her mouth via Twitter (while they were at the beach??)which further cemented Haula’s departure.
I’ve liked KK’s play recently. He’s more present on the ice and more physical. Kotkaniemi’s game and play has improved since Necas was traded. I wonder if he was more tethered to getting Necas the puck rather playing the game. It just seems he’s playing with more confidence since the trade. May be my eye test, but I have liked his play recently.
Shane Willis noted the behavior toward Necas. He had replaced Haula at center while the latter was out with an injury.
Thanks for the confirmation of the source - glad I wasn't imagining that.
I heard last night from people who take everything Canes to extreme levels that Eric Robinson and his wife are expecting and the baby could come at any time now. It's quite possible Eric Robinson doesn't travel to NJ for these next 2 games and Jankowski draws in.
They aren't taking Roslovic out. He can slot up into the Top 9 on any line if needed and is a pretty important piece on that re-worked PP2. Maybe you draw Jankowski in for Robinson, but they do pretty much the same stuff. That's not the case with Roslovic.
IMO Janky is better defensively than Roslovic. And without last change, he’s going to see a steady diet of the top 2 lines. He’s also much better in the circle. So I can see that change for defensive purposes only.
my feeling here is that Freddie plays until they lose. And even then he still plays unless his wheels completely come off.
both Svech and KK are better with Hall driving the bus on that line.
Probably because that kind of play may beat a team like the Devils but Tampa, Florida and Toronto? That's another story.Up 2-0 and people still hand wringing.
Maybe not Tampa after the way they played last night, but Florida and Toronto? Different story.
A concern for another day ... in fact, another about a month from now. It's pointless to do this sort of worrycasting IMO. And "that kind of play" is what exactly? One mediocre 10 minute stretch? Big freaking whoop
So you sacrifice offensive flexibility (on a team that ain't exactly got goals to spare) for a bit of defensive responsibility on the 4th line? I don't see it. And if Roddy keeps Roslovic on the 4th line, all he's gonna see is NJ's randos unless they get stuck on an icing or something.
