[Huntingwhale]

I feel bad for Joe. I really did like him at times. Even though Backlund likely inflatted his numbers a bit, there's nothing wrong with finding chemistry with players on your team.

Just a shame he never used his body like we all wanted him to. You can force someone to play a certain way. But imagine him playing like a poor man's Lindros. He could have been a force.

By all accounts he was great in the community, was a great interview, and I was glad he got a payday with the Avs. But it's still kind of sad to see a good guy person like him fall so hard from grace. I can think of plenty other players I'd like to see flush their career away before Joe. I really did think he would find another level after scoring that Hat Trick in game 1.