Baertshi isn't performing how some of us may have hoped but he is still showing flashes of brilliance. Against the ducks I think this is a good scratch. Bear isn't going to win any physical battles. When we play a weak defense team like Edmonton or Columbus that is when we should give him minutes and powerplay time. As we say last year, as soon as he has his confidence he can be a really impactful player. I like this move by Hartley, and I really like how he is going to talk to him too. I think he is handling the situation properly.
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