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Originally Posted by NoSkillz
Well, Ellis is definitely the first guy that comes out. He's been fine but is easily replaced.
Peters is the next one that would be scratched - you hope that Mair, Kaleta and Goose could handle any physical altercations that arise during the game, although Mair still looks to be hurt and avoiding fighting at all costs.
When Hecht comes back, you have a decision to make. Lindy Ruff is just looking for a reason to take out MacArthur - he's got four goals and looks decent out there in stretches offensively but he's just not a solid defensive player, misses assignments and is downright horrible on draws. He will be the next guy to get scratched in my opinion, over Kaleta.
Other than that, Ruff might just start playing the hot hands and benching the guys who are struggling, like Stafford, who just isn't doing anything on the top line with Vanek. Max is driving me crazy even more than usual this year despite his seven assists...he needs to be taught a lesson that skating around the perimeter in circles then shooting the puck into the defenders shinpads isn't effective offensive hockey.
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I know Ellis is the first guy to go. It's nice to know that we have quality depth in the minors.
I think Peters will also become a healthy scratch when Connolly comes back. I'm guessing when Rivet comes back, he'll make scratching Peters a little easier.
I'm not sure how to handle Stafford. He has his games, has plenty of talent, but just needs to put it together. As for Max, I wouldn't mind seeing him moved (this being his contract year).