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Enoch Root · 02-24-2013, 10:08 AM

I think Aliu showed that the callup was warranted. He did exactly what he was brought in to do - he skated hard, he threw a couple big hits and he provided energy.

I don't know if it was as evident on TV, but in the building, his big hit on Stoner completely re-energized a sleepy building and listless team. Yes, it was probably charging, but even if he had gotten a penalty, it probably would have had the same effect.

Bottom line, Minny came in and lulled the boys to sleep, as expected. Yet they managed to hang in there and get it done. Was that because of Aliu? No. But he helped. He brings something this team desperately needs.

The challenge for the coaching staff is finding out how to get it from him regularly.

02-24-2013, 10:08 AM	#298
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	I think Aliu showed that the callup was warranted. He did exactly what he was brought in to do - he skated hard, he threw a couple big hits and he provided energy. I don't know if it was as evident on TV, but in the building, his big hit on Stoner completely re-energized a sleepy building and listless team. Yes, it was probably charging, but even if he had gotten a penalty, it probably would have had the same effect. Bottom line, Minny came in and lulled the boys to sleep, as expected. Yet they managed to hang in there and get it done. Was that because of Aliu? No. But he helped. He brings something this team desperately needs. The challenge for the coaching staff is finding out how to get it from him regularly.