Anticlimatic - but I understand not wanting to throw a young prospect into this situation without a proper introduction to league. I think they have more trust that Brown won't hurt the team in critical moments, even if he is unspectacular.
Seems to have worked out fine for Colorado to throw a guy right in. Talented players are breaking in and having success earlier every year. This is the ultimate "play not to lose" move.
Maybe not, the Canes success has come from all out effort, relentless forechecking and limiting scoring chances for the Caps. That's their recipe for success in this match-up. I suspect Rod feels that Brown is the guy that best can do that by stepping into the line-up.
I'm not a fan of Brown, but I can see the rationale for this and it's not necessarily a "play not to lose" move.
As I said earlier, Makar is regarded as one of, if not the best affiliated prospect in the league.
Has Brown gained a bunch of speed and forechecking ability since he last played up? I don't watch the AHL so I can't comment on that, but I don't remember him having any real speed or pace to his game.
I kind of get the rationale, but Rod's whole mantra this year has been that its ok to make mistakes as long as you're working hard. I'd rather a young guy with a future in the organization get a chance to prove himself and make mistakes than call up a guy who'll simply exist for 8 minutes.
Has Brown gained a bunch of speed and forechecking ability since he last played up? I don't watch the AHL so I can't comment on that, but I don't remember him having any real speed or pace to his game.
I kind of get the rationale, but Rod's whole mantra this year has been that its ok to make mistakes as long as you're working hard. I'd rather a young guy with a future in the organization get a chance to prove himself and make mistakes than call up a guy who'll simply exist for 8 minutes.
If Brown plays more than 2.5 minutes, I'll buy everyone a pet elephant.
Trading in ivory is illegal.If Brown plays more than 2.5 minutes, I'll buy everyone a pet elephant.
And use Dougie creatively as they did at the end of game 3If CDH plays I bet they roll 7 D
Calling it now: Brown scores an important goal next game and everyone eats crow.
Trading in ivory is illegal.
Reported.