So Bartkowski is the new whipping boy. Just wait until he commits the ultimate sin, celebrating his 30th birthday.
I thought he was just fine. A definite upgrade on Jokkipakka. And one of the better depth D of the last few seasons IMO.
There are 5 bonafide NHL calibre D. Bartkowski is the measuring stick for the 6 spot. If any of these younger guys want to be NHL regulars all they have to do is be better than Bartkowski. And five months ago, none of them were.
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