While that might be best case, I think realistic best case is Tanev is out tonight, Bichsel plays well and game 6 you get Tanev + Bichsel.
While I'm not 100% sold that he's a better option than Lundkvist, I think if he's instructed to be 100% conservative he'll be a pretty decent stand in for Jani with improved puck handling in his own zone (aka, same thing mo betta)
You need to choose between career AHL defensemen with some non significant NHL experience, and a younger and more talented player with enough Pro experience in lesser leagues.
Thanks, Dave.
Here is what I hope. I hope Tanev is ready and they put Bischel in in place of Petrovic. Now is the time.we have to take game 5!
While that might be best case, I think realistic best case is Tanev is out tonight, Bichsel plays well and game 6 you get Tanev + Bichsel.
While I'm not 100% sold that he's a better option than Lundkvist, I think if he's instructed to be 100% conservative he'll be a pretty decent stand in for Jani with improved puck handling in his own zone (aka, same thing mo betta)
You need to choose between career AHL defensemen with some non significant NHL experience, and a younger and more talented player with enough Pro experience in lesser leagues.
I choose the latter.