Tough game for the kid last night, but he wasn't alone. Leon had one to forget as well, so there's some good company. Against a top team we needed all systems go, with zero passengers and a healthy dose of great goaltending and luck to stand a chance. Still baffled as to why Manning drew in over Gravel. Gravel isn't a superstar, but imo, there is no comparison in ability to move the puck and make smart plays out of the zone. Perhaps the coach thought Manning would be needed for a potentially physical game. But really, the only physical thing of consequence he did all night, was to hit a 4th liner from behind with the puck nowhere near, and draw a stupid selfish game ending penalty from it. We don't have a good roster to begin with, but somehow, we still managed to muck up what we have.
