I was really looking forward to seeing some of the young players this season, and the injuries have allowed some prospects to get some game time. Brodie, Byron, Bouma, Backlund, Russell, Colborne & Monahan have all benefited from the increased icetime which may not have happened. Ortio, Reinhart & Wotherspoon have all impressed on extended looks, which they wouldn't have gotten without the extensive injuries. It's made this season more interesting, anyway!
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