Hajek played really well but most of our fan base ignored it. He's a great skater. He's still very young. McDonagh struggled here as the team got worse. Happy for him big time. He was a total class act and never took games off. I hope he wins another cup. That being said Lundkvist is legit. Problem is with Fox, Trouba and Schneider, I don't see a spot for him. He's 5'11. Size matters on defense. I'd absolutely use him in a deal for a Tkachuk. Even a Horvat. No slight on him. We just can't have 5'11 defenseman all over our roster.
The worst thing about the NHL's approach to discipline is the effect it will have on youth hockey, kids watching the games are being taught that if a pro can't deal with an opponent who has more skill, cross check and elbow him into submission. Chickencluck hides behind Boomer's son in law or the 3rd man in rule whenever he has to answer for his bs. Hopefully we can get back to watching hockey instead of Slapshot (a great movie btw).
