txpd
Registered User
Why? Backstrom is a calming presence and a good leader. CMM is lacking direction and is looking lost.
The kid is barely ready to play an NHL game. He is without question on ready to play on an NHL first line with the team's entire 2nd line out of the lineup. Put McMichael there and you are killing Backstrom and Oshie more than helping McMichael
I mean, if your priority was develop McMichael rather than win the game, you might be right