Sole Survivor
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I have noticied he is often a healthy scratch this season. Any hope that he will center Gaborik next year?
Vincent_TheGreat said:Thats anybodys guess, although he is not putting enough time in the weight room, and until he does he won't get consistent time on the top line.
ceber said:That opinion or something else?
I've read quotes that Lemaire didn't want him adding weight, just leg strength. I believe that's what he told the trainer who worked with Bouchard over the summer.
He's been in and out since the game with the Penguins due to a hairline fracture in his thumb from a slash. It's still causing him pain at times, apparently. Not sure if that was the reason for the scratch last night, though. Might have been Phoenix's large-sized D.
Bookman said:All I know is that the few time I've seen the Wild play this season, Bouchard has been one of the most exciting players on the ice.