much like when we got DSP last year, I said why not wait till we see him next year after he's had time to adjust to the system and playing for the Habs. For DSP it also was about him getting his conditioning in order, which to his credit he seemed to do a better job at. For Matteau, I would think they got him not for what he can do for the team this year but what they think he might be able to bring next year and on if he can get on track.
I know it was only one play but I did like seeing him with McCarron on the ice, 2 big bodies on a team that sorely needs some size plus physical presence. But he'll need to be smarter, as dumb penalties will land him in the coaches dog house in no time.
Don't know if you remember but there used to be something called the waiver draft. I believe it might have eliminated some of these situations. Teams started exposing their bad contracts though which defeated the real purpose. If we see more young players sitting there each year for several months maybe it will be a talking point down the road.
yea, I've been a huge hockey fan since the mid '80's. I'm just glad they got rid of the recall waivers, I hated those.
