Throttle
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Agree, also two other elements. He fit the ‘younger/faster’ motto at a time the Isles were getting older/slower.Signing Reilly was an absolute no-brainer.
There were a few nights where he was our best defenseman.
There were plenty of nights where he provided solid top 4 minutes.
In general, save for Dobson, he gelled with our skill players better than any other blueliner.
Now we need to see if it was just a "right time, right place" situation because he was DEAD in the water when Lou grabbed him off waivers from Florida.
I think Lou truly, truly thought Engvall was on the brink of being a regular all-purpose 20-25-45 style for forward with a body that is hard to play against, even without being physical.
Add in, he was continuity in the middle six at a cost controlled level as other players are sunset in the next couple of years. It also an easy deal to get out of, if necessary.