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wbon22
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In the Panthers' game thread Maverick brings up the very real fact that both the Red Wings and the Penguins are facing a problem that the Flyers seem to have turned the corner on...injuries.
Voracek should be returning this week, maybe as soon as Tuesday. Neuvirth had a stomach flu, he too should be back in uniform this week. That leaves the only significant Flyer's injuries as AMac with a "lower body injury" and MDZ who is done for the season.
The Penguins loose Malkin for 6 - 8 weeks. That is huge.
The Red Wings loose Kronwall for a TBD period. Also huge.
Also, who and how does Hakstol work the lineup with Jake back? It has been doing well, but the PP last night it was obvious that his one timer and puck skills were missing. He goes back on the top PP unit and Streit goes back down to the second unit (which looked better without him).
Either Simmonds or Schenn moves down to the second line w/ Cooter moving most likely Gagner down to the third line with Laughton and Cousins... or out of the lineup. Does Gagner sit? or Laughton? or VandeVelde?
This is actually a nice problem...too many parts all working well at the same time.
Voracek should be returning this week, maybe as soon as Tuesday. Neuvirth had a stomach flu, he too should be back in uniform this week. That leaves the only significant Flyer's injuries as AMac with a "lower body injury" and MDZ who is done for the season.
The Penguins loose Malkin for 6 - 8 weeks. That is huge.
The Red Wings loose Kronwall for a TBD period. Also huge.
Also, who and how does Hakstol work the lineup with Jake back? It has been doing well, but the PP last night it was obvious that his one timer and puck skills were missing. He goes back on the top PP unit and Streit goes back down to the second unit (which looked better without him).
Either Simmonds or Schenn moves down to the second line w/ Cooter moving most likely Gagner down to the third line with Laughton and Cousins... or out of the lineup. Does Gagner sit? or Laughton? or VandeVelde?
This is actually a nice problem...too many parts all working well at the same time.