I think it's completely unfair to say that everybody looked terrible, but one thing did stand out to me though as somewhat worrying; the new guys didn't seem to have the system down that well, outside of Wotherspoon who has been practising with the Flames. Not a great showing for the coaching in Adirondack in that sense... (Just one game of course, lots of nerves etc.)
Bennett looked like a guy we could use in the lineup, but it was pretty easy to see why Hartley & co haven't given him icetime before. I hope this cools down the hype over this kid. He is good, and the potential is easy to see, but give it some time.
Wolf I don't think will ever be ready. The guy seems to have just terrible hands and a lack of agility that's too much of an issue. Physical and quick on a straight line, but that's about it.
Not going to judge the others other than by saying that it was pretty clear these were still AHL guys.
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