Maybe all that time earlier in the season when the 3rd pair appeared to be ok, it was mainly because Soucy was carrying the defensive load. If Hunt isn't scoring, he's a liability. He not only loses a lot of puck battles, but is judgement is lacking, and he is prone to mistakes.
The PP has been his ticket into the lineup, but if he isn't helping there, you have to wonder how long he can still take a regular shift. Would Belpedio really be that worse of an option?
We missed Ek and koivu's defense down the middle tonight.