Yes, but thanks to your comment, this is the one on top...
Maybe Walmark is more injured then we thought?Who's going to sit? Would they call him up just to be an extra?
This is what I was thinking. Throw Marty in the middle with Goat on the wing if that happens maybeMaybe Walmark is more injured then we thought?
Does he get 3 or 4 goals in his debut?
kinkyYes, but thanks to your comment, this is the one on top...
it's also possible that he doesn't play. though i guess that #3 could include that possibility. we called up patrick brown like 8 times without playing him just to have an extra forward.Potential reasons:
1.Back to back games on Friday/Saturday so Rod wants a fresh set of legs in the lineup for the second game.
2. As mentioned earlier, maybe somebody (Wallmark) is banged up.
3. Reward for Gauthier, keeping his morale up after a good camp.
4. RBA doesn’t like someone’s play and is sending a message.
4. Showcasing Goat for an upcoming trade.
I’d guess 1 or 2 and maybe a little bit of 3
I think it’s a mix of Wallmark not being 100% and also the fact that Gauthier should have made the opening night roster over a guy like Foegele based on the camp he had. I tend to think it’s more likely Wallmark is experiencing some issues today from being pile-driven into the ice headfirst vs. RBA actually scratching a guy like Foegele for lackluster play.
Either way, great for Gauthier to finally get into NHL action...hopefully...