This kid tore up the AHL last year would be good to see him get a proper shot at the big leagues.
heh, that appears to be the case! bout timeHas Blake painted himself into a corner so bad at this point he might be forced to play some of the kids.
Someone should have claimed him
On waivers last year.
Totally forgot that he was claimed. Not sure why bottom feeder teams don’t claim more players…Claimed twice. Nashville, then LA again. Had his chance in Nashville, didn't do anything there either. He's a really good AHL player, but once you take away his space, it's a lot harder for him to produce at the next level.
I imagine that one reason is that it could seem like a slap in the face for homegrown prospects toiling in the minors if the organization acquired another team's "not quite good enough for the NHL" player and gave him an NHL spot over them.Totally forgot that he was claimed. Not sure why bottom feeder teams don’t claim more players…
He's failing upwardsHas Blake painted himself into a corner so bad at this point he might be forced to play some of the kids.