BRAD HABSFAN
Registered User
I really have to hand it to those 2 in how they use our young guys. 2 years in a row they have brought up young players to give them a shot. Sure injuries to the vets played a role but they are not afraid to keep youngsters on the big club. This year Bournival, last year it was Galchenyuk and Gallagher.
They let Tinordi and Beaulieu get a shot with the big club. Naturally D is a tougher position to learn at that level and again injuries helped play a role in them staying,
The first 3; Bournival, and the 2 Gallys have given a lot of spark and enthusiasm to this team. Next year we should see some of our vets moving on and more responsibility on the shoulders of these young guns. Let our Dmen mature this year in Hamilton with hope of a late year call up and then play 5th-6th dman minutes next year.
Naturally its TV but I liked how they handled Leblanc. Basically saying--'your work ethic was horrible last year, but this year you stepped up 100% more'. They seem to know what buttons to push with this kid and hopefully he gets another late call up if he continues to grow.
Many years we have heard how great of a prospect pool we always seem to have but now finally we are seeing some results..thanks again to MT and MB for giving the young guys a shot and not benching a kid for a rookie mistake.
They let Tinordi and Beaulieu get a shot with the big club. Naturally D is a tougher position to learn at that level and again injuries helped play a role in them staying,
The first 3; Bournival, and the 2 Gallys have given a lot of spark and enthusiasm to this team. Next year we should see some of our vets moving on and more responsibility on the shoulders of these young guns. Let our Dmen mature this year in Hamilton with hope of a late year call up and then play 5th-6th dman minutes next year.
Naturally its TV but I liked how they handled Leblanc. Basically saying--'your work ethic was horrible last year, but this year you stepped up 100% more'. They seem to know what buttons to push with this kid and hopefully he gets another late call up if he continues to grow.
Many years we have heard how great of a prospect pool we always seem to have but now finally we are seeing some results..thanks again to MT and MB for giving the young guys a shot and not benching a kid for a rookie mistake.