Billy Kvcmu
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Credit where credit due
Glad they actually give players in the minor a look when injuries happen instead of claiming Manning
So Brisebois struck out as Gudbranson's partner?
The search continues. But only in house. And without at admitting Gudbranson might have been the problem with previous pairings. But we can't say that since he fought Getzlaf for injuring Virtanen and Tanev. But it is him.
Over under on how many games we get out of Sautner? I'm hoping 5 plus.
I don't Brisbois struck out . I think were just trying to get a look at alot of our AHL D before the trade deadline.
By playing them 7 and 9 minutes a game,.
Do people think Sautner is a 3rd pairing defenceman? Right now we Edler and Hutton as the first 4 which is what I expect next season. I like his game, he's physical and plays strong defensively. He's a much better skater than MDZ and Gudbranson. I'm not sure if he has much to give offensively, but I'm willing to let him stick it out for a full season in the NHL next year to see what he has.
We would still have to sign veteran NHL defencemen to maintain depth especially with Hughes coming in, but I would rather send the veterans down to Utica to help out the prospects.
Edit: I guess you could throw Hughes as the 3rd pairing LD to start next season. Sautner as a #7 would be good with me.