GDT: GAME 56: Toronto Fig Leaves (32-19-2) at YOUR SEATTLE KRAKEN (23-28-4). 7pm PST

[Fistfullofbeer]

I kinda felt like TOI was screwy across the board last night but wasn’t sure if it was because they spent so much time in non 5v5 situations? At one point in the 3rd when I looked, Larsson was at almost 18 minutes TOI and both Mahura and Fleury were at like 9.

I understand that they won’t flat out “tank” but there’s no excuse for the ice time to be THAT stupidly lopsided towards a player who has honestly been kinda bad most of this season. Especially in an “expected loss” when it’s pretty clear the best possible outcome the remainder of this season is developing young players and seeing if players like Fleury or Mahura have futures with the squad beyond this season.

Sadly, I don't think the kids will get called up unless Francis starts trading the vets. I would think 2-3 vets from this roster got to go first. Even then, I am not sure if I am 100% sold that they call Nyman, Firkus, Winterton, etc. over the likes of Meyers or Stephens. There is a chance ofcourse and I understand that they won't flat out tank but this team has to show that it cares about the season beyond this rather than flailing around like they are.