I was reading somewhere (twitter most likely) that Reirden said he'd be getting guys in games, even if it was only 1 game, so no matter what they could say they'd "played in the NHL".. Not sure I like that tactic, but that's what I read.. So, if Lewington stays up a minute, I imagine he'll get in a game.
And again, what the hell kind of "complication" could cause Djoos to have his thigh operated on? 
I heard the same from Rierden, Mick!
I believe he’s putting some small reward stuff out for some of the higher potential prospects, letting them get their gears oiled at the NHL level. This gives both prospects and coaches some “real time”, early assessment, as well!
Rierden is definitely building up some respect with me. He generally seems to have a good finger on the pulse of the team, as the majority of his maneuvers, and other general changes, have thus far proved out!
I was worried, early on, that he was going to be too soft, overall! What I’m noticing is that he is really holding hard and fast to what he stated would be his basic operating mode for the team, that is, rewarding those who make the most of their given opportunities, and conversely, being unafraid to make decisions to NOT reward lengthy underperformers!
He just speaks in a softer tone, which I misinterpreted to mean that he would ACT like he sounds! LOL!
Happy to admit my mistake!!
I don’t think he’s going to upset the apple cart, with a lot of HERSHEY substitutions, rather, as we seem to be getting into a winning character, he’ll pop a guy in every once in a while.
I haven’t heard much on Djoos, but he may have a bone infection at the femur. Or possibly a deeper type of muscular infection of the thigh. (Those quads and hamstrings are huge muscles. An infection there is always a serious matter).
Bowey’s made a few mistakes, but he seems to be cutting the mustard.
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