We already had a playoff spot in the bag with more than a week to go, and we knew we weren't getting home ice.
Instead of riding Howard to become a 5 seed (even though we didn't know who we were facing), Babcock should have looked at the big picture and seen that Howard would need some rest.
Why do people think that playing Osgood for the last week would have made a difference? I don't know if you realize this, but that means Howard would have been sat for three games at most. If you think Howard playing three games less then he actually did would have actually helped, then I guess I can't help you...
Awesome!!! Surprised to see so many people happy about this after reading others opinions on a different board, Hudler will be a great addition.
Sorry I know a lot of you like Hudler but couldn't that money go to somehting better??
Like what? The free agent class this year is complete garbage and $2.8 Million for 60 points is pretty damn good. If we get rid of anyone, make it Cleary.