As long as we're running 2 mini me defenseman back there were in for a tough go. Guys like Hedman just strolled in. Opposing team just aren't afraid of coming into our zone.
We need more protection from that Hunt position.
No sense in spending a first round pick. This team is a bona fide playoff team next year with no rash changes or rentals. No desparate moves necessary. Fix up stuff in the off season. Deal with Dickinson and move a big contract to make cap room.
Yeah we got a tough checker with DiGuseppe but never use him. Green opted for finesse too, maybe the optics of putting in less skilled tougher players doesn't suit pro coaches.
Us sideline heroes want more Smyl gnash than Finnish flash.
This was like a playoff game. We need more push back. Please put in a tougher player than Hunt. We can't afford 3rd line passengers that have to be babysat. We need a NHL body there to help clean up the board battles. Hunt just watches them. When is Borroughs back?
Over the next few seasons Ovi makes
10M
12.5M
11M
9M
Of course he's going to score some goals. At 6'3" and fast we have to play him smart and limit his chances.