One thing a player should never worry about is Bruce Garrioch's opinion that guy clearly knows nothing about hockey. If he is just spouting off Melnyks opinion that is someone that knows even less about hockey.
Look at the two players they called out, White has had a different RW every game almost and is playing against the other teams best players. Pageau has been playing with Sabourin, Boedker, Abramov and Chlapik... In a 4th line role, pretty hard to succeed in both these players positions.
White has had a slow start but he is playing against the other teams best players. He was really involved last night, mixing it up with Hedman behind the play, heavy on the forcheck. Him and Brady were really good yesterday.
Good game from Namestinikov Pageau and Brown. I always thought Pageau and Brown would play well together they have similar styles. Pageau is a way better player than Anisimov there is no way he should be playing behind him. When Pageau is involved physically he is simply a way better player.
Thought Zaitsev was really good too.
Loved Sabourins back hand toe drag and net drive, too bad he lost palat on that back check. Him and Abramov didnt get a shift after that. The real mistake was Boro's pinch in the neutral zone, but god knows he cant be at fault for anything.
The last two games were fun to watch, I think teams take them lightly it will change eventually. With the sens goaltending I am not too worried they win too much this year, so ill enjoy the wins when they happen.