Another switch around possible is that Taylor gets scratched? There are three goalies and ward probably wants to give all three a couple of games under their belt. So maybe Irving finds himself in the lineup.
I was quite impressed with the way Horak played. The confidence he has gained playing in the NHL was quite obvious.
Aliu looks like a spark always ready to ignite. That can be good or bad. We don't want a guy with a tendency to frequent suspensions on our hand. He needs to learn where the limit is. At times he seemed more like the agitated than the agitator. For instance, at the end of the game, he was the one trying to duck the ref and go in for the fight. The other guy was ready to go but stood his ground. Such instances will further add to his name as a guy who goes over the line.
Another switch around possible is that Taylor gets scratched? There are three goalies and ward probably wants to give all three a couple of games under their belt. So maybe Irving finds himself in the lineup.
I was quite impressed with the way Horak played. The confidence he has gained playing in the NHL was quite obvious.
Aliu looks like a spark always ready to ignite. That can be good or bad. We don't want a guy with a tendency to frequent suspensions on our hand. He needs to learn where the limit is. At times he seemed more like the agitated than the agitator. For instance, at the end of the game, he was the one trying to duck the ref and go in for the fight. The other guy was ready to go but stood his ground. Such instances will further add to his name as a guy who goes over the line.
Due to Irving's 50 games pro tryout contract limit, I expect him to either be starting the game, or watching from the stands.
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So glad to see all of the updates! Had to miss last night's game because my kid had a football game, but looking forward to watching the Heat this season. Sounds like it was a great game!
Those "Abuse of the officials" penalties seem to happen all the time in the AHL guys. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe the rule is something along the lines of if he gets three of those penalties THEN he'll get a suspension.
I expect to see Aliu back out there again tonight for sure.
