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Originally Posted by MikeMc
If i recall correctly McGratton was playing a semi regular 4th line shift for the Preds last year during the regular season.
He wasn't just a goon there, played some legit forth line minutes. He's in around the 8 shift a game mark, 4-8 mins per game approx. for a defensively responsible team.
People here complained we had no skill, we added skill in the off-season. People then complained about a lack of toughness on the 2013 team. We then added some toughness and people still moan and whine. Pretty clear some of you just want to bittch.
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Agreed.
McGrattan will play 6-8 minutes a night WHEN he is dressed, and that will depend on the opponent. he wont hurt the team as he isnt taking icetime away from "young" guys, he wont hurt the team because wont be taking regular shift, and he will help the team to varying degrees because of the whole nuclear deterrent aspect he can bring.
Nothing changes to any big degree moving forward other than the G's and others can feel a bit more secure that they wont get run over as easily because there will be a reprecussion for doing so.
No down side that I can see.