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Originally Posted by Split98
Is Potter still with the team, or was he sent down again?
Really wish they gave him (ANYONE) a shot on that terrible 3rd pairing.
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Whilst I'm not saying they have been good by any stretch, the last ES goal against that pairing when they were on the ice was the 1st by LA at the Staples Centre and I think we can all say that was on Hiller.
In fact, I'm struggling to remember the last time that pair(be it Smid, Engelland or Diaz, or any combination of the 3) was the result of a goal against us. Yes I know they are playing barely 10 minutes a night against the weakest opposition, but the fact is, they haven't been that bad for a while now I don't think.
I've noticed Diaz far more in the last 4-5 games, joining the rush, not getting caught with the puck, limiting his turnovers. Engelland also seems more comfortable recently as well. Like I said, I know they are getting low, sheltered minutes, but when they've been on the ice of late, they haven't cost us. Which for a very limited trio of players is all you can ask for I think.