Anyone else catch the clip of Greenway talking to Tage at center ice as practice was ending?
Tage said something along the lines of:
"That's how you f***ing work. We play every game with that energy, and no one is f***ing touching us"
Greenway could barely breathe and was soaking his head with water, but nodded in agreement.
The energy of this squad is different than last year. They did not back down from Florida physically or in ratness. Ruff putting the 4th line out at the end of the second do rattle the boards was a good play. A majority of the team has bought into playing hard.
I just think of when Lafferty signed, and told Ruff he wants to see the entire team play physical. And, to be fair, a lot of guys are giving way more effort on both sides of the puck.
I can get behind a team like that if they continue that style of play. If they can get the special teams and goaltending figured out, I think theyre a playoff team. If they can also get 2nd line production from Cozen's line, then we could be even better.
Atleast I don't feel annoyed watching them like last season. They're more likeable this year for sure, but the season's long, so keep at it!
I think we all knew McLeod was taking over 2nd line C. He's the best option. Krebs is getting his shot. I'm a bit concerned about that line. I like Zucker, but Quinn is a black hole, and Im still iffy on Krebs at 3C, but they have to try something.
Actually, Zucker-Krebs-Benson has some potential as a third line. Quinn is just an eye sore on any line atm, which pains me to write.
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