hope we don't lose McIlrath, he's bringing more to our team than Ehn & Erne, Abby & maybe Frans, granted they're F's. Prefer him over Biega, Bowey, Hicketts etc.
From Ted Kulfan, Det News 11-26
Steady McIlrath
Defenseman Dylan McIlrath continues to provide steadiness on the blue line, along with a physical edge, since being recalled from Grand Rapids.
McIlrath, in 10 games, has a minus-1 rating, and has done effective work on the penalty kill, while averaging 14:40 per game.
“Not just size and toughness, he’s got a personality that’s awesome,” Blashill said. “He just brings life to your team, whether in the minors or here, he does a great job with that.
“He’s very strong defensively, so when he gets in battles, he can create stalls in the defensive zone. When he gets the puck on his stick, he can get his butt out and take that extra second to make a play.
“Having him in there gives us another big defenseman that makes it a little harder to play against.”