gdt 3/17 GDT - Red Wings at Blue Jackets - 7:00 PM EST

[joesuffP 1,746]

Coming up in Q really did Mantha no favors. I think that's where most of his criticism stems from. He got away with playing a certain way over there because of his physical abilities but since coming to the AHL he's adapted his game and seems willing. No reason he can't become an elite all around player with his skill set, ability and attitude

For years wings have needed a big bodied winger in the top six and they're able to just add a 6'5 mountain with endless potential. Changes the whole dynamic of the lineup

[marcaractac 3,963]

It sounds simple mathematically, but it's actually really hard to make up 4 or 5 points with ten games left to go.

Not when you still have games against teams you're chasing.