He's average but is one of the very few that likes to mix it up, I think he's getting a raw deal from the org, but there's more to the story, my complaint with him , needs to cut down on the dumb penalties and just play hard nosed hockey
It wasn't line 2 though, they were listed in no order as someone already pointed out to you. Seems like you're making a big deal out of nothing. They're obviously not sitting Brown in the playoffs and with Merk injured who would they bring in to replace him. The likes of Harrison, Kuntar, Schmaltz, Nelson etc are big downgrades from Brown.
I do agree it was silly to give Brown 15 games in the NHL this season when he was doing jack$hit in those games (1 assist) and there were younger players who could've benefited from the NHL experience. Though having him in the lineup did help with the tank (4-D chess?). But you seem to be conflating NHL Brown with AHL Brown. They are two completely different players IMO with significantly different production/contribution/value to their teams. AHL Brown does it all...scores, generates offense, plays solid defense, PKs, net front on PP, wins board battles, you name it. AHL Brown is a key piece in Providence who this team will need if they plan on a deep Calder Cup run (which they have the roster for this year).
Yeah hence why I said seeing him projected as line 2 made me chuckle. I don't like him as a player, I'm allowed to feel that way. I'd rather see those guys than him honestly. Even if they've struggled to get into the lineup. If Merk wasn't injured, they'd probably still play Brown over him. This isn't the first or last time the organization has done this with players in Prov. They often give the "vet" more minutes or the first call up. That's always been my gripe with them. It's not personal.
I can’t really comment on ushl players. All I can do is watch highlights and stats. I can physically watch ahl games though.
