radiomike

I said it last year and I'll still defend it now, I would have traded him for Getzlaf no questions asked if/when we had the chance last year...

... and if he knew about Sandusky then he probably wouldn't give $88 million to the program. I'm fairly certain TPegs would be a little more risk averse than what you are accusing. Either way, it's a terrible point to try and make. All you successfully pointed out here was that there's a chance TPegs knew about Sandusky, the same chance that anyone around Penn St. had. Hardly compelling stuff...

I agree, he's a very smart player, always seems to be in the right place. Kassian was noticeable because he for once decided to play like a wrecking ball. See if that keeps up. Plus he had 2 points and was a 0 in the +/- category... the guy has never been big on defense.

Couldn't agree more. I've seen quite a few Amerks games this year and he does not leave much of an impression. Sure, he can knock the hell out of a guy if he gets into a fight, but I think we need more than a good boxer. He just did not appear to be wired to play a physical game.. never looking for a check, open ice hit, etc. Just because someone is big does not mean they are going to be a bruiser. Foligno on the other hand has impressed me not so much with his offense (which has been fine), but the constant effort I see from him on a nightly basis to play physical.

I'm a proud Timmay and LOVE this trade.. I've seen Kassian a lot in Rochester and was just underwhelming relative to his hype. Foligno brings the physicality that Kassian was supposed to, albeit with less offensive upside.