Shame about Byfield, but this is an easy call. Maybe Turcotte could be that elusive center to make Arty score. Old WJC buds.Byfield out today, Turcotte centering 4th line with Lewis and Arty on wings.
I was a bit surprised that QB is out given he practiced yesterday and all indications were that he was going to play. I'm also shocked (but happy) that the Kings called Turcotte up and are playing him right away.Shame about Byfield, but this is an easy call. Maybe Turcotte could be that elusive center to make Arty score. Old WJC buds.
Pretty much anyone would be an improvement over Lewis centering the 4th line.Thought Turcotte was a definite improvement over Lewy centering the 4th line. Thought he played well in that role. Leave him right there, please, Coach M.
I was shocked Todd would play Turcotte too but glad he did. It’s what I want to see at this point. I’m hopeful Thomas gets in a couple games also.I was a bit surprised that QB is out given he practiced yesterday and all indications were that he was going to play. I'm also shocked (but happy) that the Kings called Turcotte up and are playing him right away.
Yep, he looked fine in what little I watched of the game. Hope he stays around.Thought Turcotte was a definite improvement over Lewy centering the 4th line. Thought he played well in that role. Leave him right there, please, Coach M.
I have been hoping for a while that Turc would take over Lizotte's 4C spot. Love Lizzo but he is too small for that position. Move Blake to a wing when he comes back if Turcotte continues to play well.Yep, he looked fine in what little I watched of the game. Hope he stays around.
The next few months should be an evaluation for Turcotte. If he plays well, then keep him, if not try and trade him for a 5th or practice cones.Alex played a good game today. It’s time for him to get a look for the rest of the season.
Think of all the savings on healthcare costs alone!The next few months should be an evaluation for Turcotte. If he plays well, then keep him, if not try and trade him for a 5th or practice cones.
Not that they're doing any better, but CBJ benching Gaudreau, Laine ... CGY has benched Huberdeau ... NJD benched Maier ... Hell, Cooper even benched Stamkos/Kucherov/Pointe ... coaches do bench their stars to send a message. If the current message is not being received then alternatives need to be taken. Doughty even said it. It's up to the players to play what the coaches are coaching. So, if they aren't, they need to sit.Wishful thinking
Laine has bigger issues apparently, entered NHLPA assistance program. But yeah, anything is possible and I'd love to see Todd (or whomever the next coach is) sit guys if needed and send a message.Not that they're doing any better, but CBJ benching Gaudreau, Laine ... CGY has benched Huberdeau ... NJD benched Maier ... Hell, Cooper even benched Stamkos/Kucherov/Pointe ... coaches do bench their stars to send a message. If the current message is not being received then alternatives need to be taken. Doughty even said it. It's up to the players to play what the coaches are coaching. So, if they aren't, they need to sit.
This seems to be happening at a much higher rate this season than ever before, unless I’ve been oblivious to it. Anyone else notice this?Laine has bigger issues apparently, entered NHLPA assistance program. But yeah, anything is possible and I'd love to see Todd (or whomever the next coach is) sit guys if needed and send a message.
I honestly haven't paid much attention, but you may be right. There are at least 4 this season that are not related to the sexual assault case. Laine, Vrana, Spencer Knight & Nichushkin.This seems to be happening at a much higher rate this season than ever before, unless I’ve been oblivious to it. Anyone else notice this?
It’s a very interesting question. Blake would add another million against the cap and for an older player, but could alleviate both franchises of their respective albatross centers. Would be something if it turned into a win-win.I'd take huberdeau over pld