I was trying to remember who the poster was in the summer that was most vocal about hating the Ott signing and kind of perseverating on what a mistake it would prove to be. I kept finding myself painted as an Ott apologist when really I think my position was just, "Eh, you're over-reacting. He could be good in 4th line role with some versatility for injuries...and maybe some of his mistakes after the initial trade had to do with trying too hard and not really understanding the system very well."
Is that guy gone from the site now, or just decided that Ott's play is acceptable.
I don't want to see him centering the top line in the playoffs again, but I'm pretty happy with our 4th line. Lapierre in particular is really setting up some good chances. If he had an actual scorer on the line with him, I think he could be about as effective as Sobotka was in the top 6. Reeves and Ott bring the physicality and intimidation that you can feel through the TV. I know opponents have to hate facing that line.