Boy oh boy, did we jump the gun a little bit?
I'm a little taken aback by what some of you have said here (not just you, mr.Mindfly) Have you (folks) even been watching the playoffs?
Let us go to the numbers, shall we....
-Team leader in +/- for the season.
-+3 post season, with a goal and 5 assists (6 points, right up there with Lids and Stuart) through 8 games.
-55,59 points past 2 season, among best on Wings roster. 42 this season, still top 6 on the team!
-Avg. a little over 20 minutes a night. For the person who suggest Stuart should play more, HE HAS BEEN! TURN ON THE TV AND WATCH!! Granted, it's on the PK, but c'mmmmmooooooonnnnnn, your making this too easy for me!
Alright, so maybe my points may seem like an attack, and I'm not trying to do that. So I will apologize for that, but to say Rafalski is under performing or not playing to his potential is absurd and uneducated.And now you also know the reason why. You want to talk weak D, point your fingers at Stuart and Ericcson. I understand Stuart's a +6 right now, however his play has cost the team in the past. -12 on the season. But no, your right, put him top line.
I also realize this thread was made 5 days ago, and some things have changed. Don't count Rafalski out, it's never a safe bet. And if your going to, bring some fact to the table. There is a pretty solid reason he has a no trade contract. I think I'll take the word of Kenny Holland over 'fans' on a forum. I've watched every game this season RELIGIOUSLY, and while Rafalski has made his mistakes, he's still a top line D man, and the second best you've got. Stuart=on ice liability. Same with Ericcson. But go ahead and trade Rafalski back to NJ. Now THAT was an educated suggestion.:clap:
Looking forward to game 2...
