STL fan in IA wrote:I think #5 d-man expectations is about right for Lindbohm. I suppose Borts could be considered #5 and Lindy #6 but considering Borts plays the right side, as do Petro and Shatty, I think Borts is likely to play less on average than Lindy.
My hope is that in time Lindy can become a good 2nd pairing d-man but if he tops out as a 3rd pairing guy, so be it.
I would also hope to see a bounce back year from Gunnar...I guess I'm just not super optimistic about that happening I guess though.
Agreed, the right side is set going into the season, as Bort solidifies that 3rd slot.
What I like about Bomber is his skill-set and confidence going into the season. He's very mobile for a big kid, decent vision, and confident in his physical game (the latter being what Cole lost), so I find myself a little excited to see how he will grow this season. With question marks surrounding Jay and Carl's health, we could use a kid like that to step up.