Good showing by Daws on the OT penalty shot with Popovich off for skate repairs. 6 caught up ice yet again and cross checked Morgan from behind into Popovich.
The only beneficial ice time that 6 brings to the game is power play time. It is proven that he cannot play in all situations. The staff know to never trust him with any pk time, but his even strength minutes should also be reduced.
Last night early in the 2nd period he comes on the ice when the clock reads 17:04. Offside call at the Spitfire Blueline clock reads 16:33 (37 second shift no change). Offside call at Storm Blueline clock reads 16:26 (44 second shift no change). Puck in the Storm end, 6 running around like a lost squirrel, he finally ices the puck, clock now reads 15:12 and is not allowed to change (no timeout called). More Spitfire pressure, more poor defensive play from 6, clock reads 14:50. Puck in back of Storm net. This happens far too often.
IMO, if they are going to keep him he should be a third pairing D-man with sheltered even strength minutes and kept fresh to quarterback the power play.
As far as Torpurchenko is concerned.
18 games played and 2 even strength points.
Totally unacceptable for a Euro drafted player.
Curious George should make a call to Sarnia and inquire about Hugo.
