Gene Parmesan
Dedicated to babies who came feet first
I definitely think Ryan should be in, but for DeMelo. He made a nice play on the goal, but he had so many defensive miscues. I get that he has decent mobility, but he misreads the play too often. I’m not sure what Martin did to earn the benching. I was disappointed that nobody asked DeBoer.
If siding is *that* important, then put in Heed instead.
I’m obviously biased towards Meier, but a player with his size who still has great hands, is mobile, and has good speed is so incredibly rare. I didn’t think he’d be able to punish people in the NHL but he’s a beast out there.
One of Timo's strengths when drafted was that he punished opponents physically. Not just on the forecheck but his contact balance. Players bounce off of him.
DeMelo isn't really good at anything. He has a stout heart and plays hard but other than showing decent offensive instincts, he doesn't really have a niche. Compare that to Dillon. Dillon is big, mobile and provides a nastiness and physicality that you want out of a bottom pairing dman.