meh, about what I'd expect this time of year with all the young guys getting ice time
and they definitely need it.
With the Caps having a group of "NHL ready" players, and the rest of the prospects barely ECHL ready (see Hersheys record last year), the more NHL time these kids get the better.
Id even support risking a few standings points by giving a few regulars "a night off" (particularly after a bad game/shift) to dress/play these guys in real games, to see what we have, need, and can move.