If Holland isn't going to do anything drastic like fire Tippett or make a trade, I suppose we have to make do with what we have.
Bench Kassian. Or put him on waivers for the intent to send him down to the AHL. Enough already, man.
Demote Yamamoto to the 3rd line. No shots on net in five games.
Hyman is injured. Not sure for how long. Holloway is still hurt.
Call up Lavoie, Tullio or Petrov. Or any combination thereof. let's see what these youngsters can do for a few games. They'll be hungry and we'll get to see a preview of what is coming up from the farm system.
Raphael Lavoie (C,RW) A big kid (6'4" 198) who is a shooter and a scorer, consistency is his problem but he can take over games.
Matvei Petrov (C, RW) Another big kid (6'2", 181) who needs some work on his speed and defensive side of the game, but who is a pure goal scorer. 44 points in 26 games in the OHL
Tyler Tullio (C,RW) Undersized but a very complete player. Can do it all at the OHL level.
Draisaitl - McDavid - Lavoie
Foegele - RNH - Puljujarvi
Petrov - McLeod - Yamamoto
Shore - Tullio - Scevior
Just as an idea of what Tippett could do. Of course he relies too heavily on his veteran players so these guys, even if called up, may not get a sniff of minutes.
Bench Kassian. Or put him on waivers for the intent to send him down to the AHL. Enough already, man.
Demote Yamamoto to the 3rd line. No shots on net in five games.
Hyman is injured. Not sure for how long. Holloway is still hurt.
Call up Lavoie, Tullio or Petrov. Or any combination thereof. let's see what these youngsters can do for a few games. They'll be hungry and we'll get to see a preview of what is coming up from the farm system.
Raphael Lavoie (C,RW) A big kid (6'4" 198) who is a shooter and a scorer, consistency is his problem but he can take over games.
Matvei Petrov (C, RW) Another big kid (6'2", 181) who needs some work on his speed and defensive side of the game, but who is a pure goal scorer. 44 points in 26 games in the OHL
Tyler Tullio (C,RW) Undersized but a very complete player. Can do it all at the OHL level.
Draisaitl - McDavid - Lavoie
Foegele - RNH - Puljujarvi
Petrov - McLeod - Yamamoto
Shore - Tullio - Scevior
Just as an idea of what Tippett could do. Of course he relies too heavily on his veteran players so these guys, even if called up, may not get a sniff of minutes.