But at 21 and 22, it's somewhat ignorant to suggest there's nothing for them to learn and no way for them to improve by playing in Hamilton. If they prove to be dominant players at that level (neither of them have been to date), that will only help them develop the confidence to become more consistent players in the NHL.

Yes.

If sending them down "ruins them" as some suggest, maybe they aren't the players we thought or expected them to be anyway.

They didn't force the team to keep them with the big club. Sending them down tells them to work harder.
- Pecafan Fan

McDonagh had his first good season at 22. That's all.

And it cost Moen and Bourque to get older versions of what we hope Beaulieu and Tinordi will turn into. These roster spots will be theirs to lose (again) next year.

He is consistent at least.
- BingoLady

I have to stay on top

livid
- mr.peanut

really uncalled for shot, don't ya think?

I have to stay on top
- shvingter88

Peanut likes the bottom anyhow, so you're good.

really uncalled for shot, don't ya think?
- stormey

In protest I will not read his next 10 blogs. I will reduce it to 5 if he apologizes.

OK I am coming around to the whole sending them down.

Peanut likes the bottom anyhow, so you're good.
- hscesq

*stick salute*

In protest I will not read his next 10 blogs. I will reduce it to 5 if he apologizes.
- mr.peanut

I find it best to skim, ignore anything sensible, and find something to antagonize.

great team win, still think they play too stretched out, would love too see a player in front of the net on the PP. 2 more wins on the weekend would be awesome

OK I am coming around to the whole sending them down.
- braidan

To bad you started 6 months ago.

OK I am coming around to the whole sending them down.
- braidan

The team has given Bergevin a bit of a cushion to make these choices right now. Its good to know either could step up and play if the team starts to nose dive or have injuries

So... I'm starting to (frank)ing love Dale Weise.

POWERHOUSE
- shvingter88

You know, when I said this, I said they could be a powerhouse in the East. Was I wrong?

The team has given Bergevin a bit of a cushion to make these choices right now. Its good to know either could step up and play if the team starts to nose dive or have injuries
- Pie

yup

To bad you started 6 months ago.
- stormey

Two.

To bad you started 6 months ago.
- stormey

hahaha lol lmao
I have no clue what this means

You know, when I said this, I said they could be a powerhouse in the East. Was I wrong?
- EricEngels

Don't answer them.

So... I'm starting to (frank)ing love Dale Weise.
- EssuieToutJeune

Horse person?

To bad you started 6 months ago.
- stormey

Two

This never stops being funny.
- hscesq

weird. I find it really obnoxious after every blog.

OK I am coming around to the whole sending them down.
- braidan

Me too.

So... I'm starting to (frank)ing love Dale Weise.
- EssuieToutJeune

boy does he ever seem to be enjoying playing in HockeyWood.

To bad you started 6 months ago.
- stormey

two

weird. I find it really obnoxious after every blog.
- EricEngels

Did you forget to turn your sarcasm meter on this morning?

I find it best to skim, ignore anything sensible, and find something to antagonize.
- stormey

You and me