I actually thought he was better than beaulieu thus far.
on the surface it looks like that but consider the following
Tinordi's game has been a very very simple game.
Does not generate offence, does not distribute the puck out of the zone, does not skate the puck to the offensive zone, does not pinch, doesnt even go for the big hit.
Beaulieu's game on the other hand is complex. He tries to generate offence, make outlet passes, skate puck to the offensive zone, pinch and he has looked equal or slightly worst at times cause he might make a mistake where tirnordi doesnt.
Thing is when you're trying to make things happen and you make a mistake its one thing, but when you're playing a safe game and you still make mistakes it looks worst.
I think thats what it came down to in the end.
Beaulieu is making mistakes while developping and trying to make things happen, Tinordi is making mistakes on the basics.
I still think he needs to hone his game. Defensemen that will play a big mean game take time to develop. He need to learn his timing, his limits, needs to find that fine line between mean and dirty. Not easy