Worse game.
Prout vs. Rimer, go.
nightmare scenario: Rimer describing Prout plays on a continuous loop......
It's a shame that Kukan likely doesn't even make it as a 7th D next season. He's so much better than Prout and Tyutin.
I know I'm going to get quoted and ridiculed for even mentioning him as a 7th D because "ice time in Lake Erie". Yeah, I know he needs ice time rather than sit in the press box. But that's not the point I'm trying to make here
He's a better skater and better passer than both of them. Sure he isn't as physical or whatever but those two assets are what will make him an effective bottom pairing D.I know its only been like 2 or 3 games, but i'd take him over Prout no doubt. Probably Tyutin too because as slow as Tyutin was this year, he will be even slower next year.
Murray is overrated. He'd probably be the 5th-6th dman off the board in a redraft of 2012.
Both Murray and Jones have had their moments. I'll give them a pass as they are both young and will hopefully grow into their role. Entertaining game, keeps us in the mix for Matthews...
Murray is overrated. He'd probably be the 5th-6th dman off the board in a redraft of 2012.
Reilly would be anotherLindholm...and?????
Lindholm...and?????
Reilly would be another
you could MAYBE argue Trouba/Maatta but they've both taken steps back
I like how people complaining that the Jackets don't have enough right wingers and at the same time easily put all defensemen in the same bucket. Switching from one side to another is usually easier for forwards than for defensemen. Kukan and Prout are playing different positions basically.
The Jackets might trade Jack Johnson to free up a cap space and a roster spot for Kukan. He was good in every LE/Columbus game I've seen this season.