People willing to wait 9 hours in the cold for a scrimmage...
And then some thought this lockout would make fans leave hockey.
Even in Pittsburgh, they went to full capacity.
Yep. There may be more baseball and/or football fans in North America than hockey fans.
But hockey fans are the most die-hard of them all.
Armstrong somewhat invisible, but understanbly so as friendly scrimmage ain't what he's good at
Kaberle was a tad soft on the defensive side, but looked awake and in shape. Good job in the O zone and clever shot for goal on the PP.
Bourque was energic, moved his ass a lot and seemed to click we'll with Eller. He seems determined to bounce from an underwhelming season.
Armstrong didn't do much but I was surprised at how he handles the puck. Did some quick stop and turns. Looks more skilled than I thought. Really hope he can be effective.
Agreed, but "handling the puck well" is not the most important thing for a 4th liner. I am happy they have the skill to convert their grit into scoring chances, but it's for naught if the grit is missing.
Armstrong didn't do much but I was surprised at how he handles the puck. Did some quick stop and turns. Looks more skilled than I thought. Really hope he can be effective.
He needs to stay healthy. That was the #1 concern when he was playing in Toronto. He can be good, especially playing in the bottom six.
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When you send a player back to Hamilton (Blunden) is it possible to just cancel that the next morning? (not saying we should, just a technical question).
Agreed, but "handling the puck well" is not the most important thing for a 4th liner. I am happy they have the skill to convert their grit into scoring chances, but it's for naught if the grit is missing.
Was at the Bell Center last night. Galchenyuk was floating and waiting for the puck all game long. He had a nice goal in the shootout. Wasn't impressed.
The players that stood out the most :
- Pacioretty and Gorges were going at each other. Nice determination from them as usual.
- The best player on the ice was Desharnais. This guy has crazy vision and hockey sense.
- Gallagher, Tinordi and Dumont were the best bulldogs.
Most veterans were on practice mode. All in all, it was fun to watch some hockey even if the game wasn't the most entertaining. Shootouts were the best part of the night.
When you send a player back to Hamilton (Blunden) is it possible to just cancel that the next morning? (not saying we should, just a technical question).
I believe so.
Blunden wasn't sent down yesterday though. Only put on waivers. We can keep him for our opening day roster today if we want too.
And Louis Jean is wrong, Tinordi is NOT 'NHL ready'. Fairly close though.
