The addition of Muzzin could (could) bump Hainsey down the depth chart. That alone would make them more competitive. I still prefer Tampa's and Boston's defense more, but Toronto's is passable now.
That’s what I would go with. However, I feel Babs will still want to see Hainsey with Reilly. Should be interesting.
Muzzin can't play on the right side.
On the other hand, Muzzin apparently said he's played on the right a little before LA.
That said, nah, I think Hainsey slides back. Muzzin brings everything defensively and in terms of responsible play that Hainsey brings to the table but so much more in terms of skating, puck movement, etc.
Of course, we'll know soon enough.
Aside from Zaitsev that’s more than adequate.
Gardiner is the X-factor there. I don't buy what his 'advanced stats' say, but he's better than recent performances suggest. As long as he doesn't implode, then that defense is fine.
Gardiner is the X-factor there. I don't buy what his 'advanced stats' say, but he's better than recent performances suggest. As long as he doesn't implode, then that defense is fine.
BUF winning and creeping up on us...we might be out of the top 8 in the East by the end of this week...
They still would have to win tonight and win 1 of the next 2 and get at least a point in the other and we’d need to not get a point in our next 3 games.
I might run a marathon by the end of the week
BUF winning and creeping up on us...we might be out of the top 8 in the East by the end of this week...
Metro is my only worry at this point. There is so many games left I don't care about the atlantic for a mite. Not until March at least.I feel like if you worry about this, you'll be worrying every week.
I feel like if you worry about this, you'll be worrying every week.
2 out of 3rd 5 out of 1st. C'monI feel like if you worry about this, you'll be worrying every week.
2 out of 3rd 5 out of 1st. C'mon
I have to have something....
Every team in the metro has issues... Caps hurting, BJacks Panarin and Bobby, Flyers push or sell, NYR meh. Isles will fade to middling wildcard. I'd be shocked if they took the metro. I'd love that first round match-up.Mostly because the Caps were ass for a bit. Literally the only reason. We sort of suck ass too, but just longer.
I honestly just hope Letang doesn't get hurt, it's all I have left for hope with this team anymore.
Every team in the metro has issues... Caps hurting, BJacks Panarin and Bobby, Flyers push or sell, NYR meh. Isles will fade to middling wildcard. I'd be shocked if they took the metro. I'd love that first round match-up.
Oh Pierre