^ Fair enough. I'm big on the eye test when it comes to D. Just can't fully trust those advanced stats. They can tell you something to a degree, but in no way tell the whole story. Too many variables that you just have to witness for yourself on the ice.
Ugly game between the Bruins and Penguins. What Thornton did was inexcusable and he should be gone 10+, but Neal should be getting more than 5 games for what he did to Marchand. Then to top it off you have Dupuis swinging his stick like a madman and breaking Kelly's ankle. I really can't stand that franchise. Everything they do rubs me the wrong way. I'm fine with the Orpik hit on Eriksson though.
Injuries are starting to pile up for the Bruins, but on the plus side, I'm getting to see the emergence of Kevan Miller. I've been blown away at how good he's been. I've never seen a defenseman step in and be as solid as he has been right away. Granted, he is older than usual to be making his debut, but he's been excellent for having no experience. It's a shame that he could be out from a Phaneuf cheapshot.
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