"There's certain games that we want Robert to play in during the regular season for sure. There's three for sure that we want him in and have his role defined in those games. We're going to need him in those games."

Which three?

"I'm not telling you," Hitchcock replied. "You might be a coach from another team."

I'm thinking those three games would be Apr 5 CHI, Apr 7 WPG, Apr9 CHI? Sound about right?

I'll say Dallas, Winnipeg, and Minnesota.

SickMittsRomKnee wrote:"There's certain games that we want Robert to play in during the regular season for sure. There's three for sure that we want him in and have his role defined in those games. We're going to need him in those games."

Which three?

"I'm not telling you," Hitchcock replied. "You might be a coach from another team."

I'm thinking those three games would be Apr 5 CHI, Apr 7 WPG, Apr9 CHI? Sound about right?

I'm not sure about Chicago being two of the three. Trying to physically bully the Hawks is a sure fire way to open up the game in their favor. The again without Kane they aren't really the scoring threat that they usually are so Chicago could very well be a team to play Big Bob. And I've argued myself into a complete circle.

Let's just get rid of the 4th line and go with 4 d pairings..haha

I'd say it is every game.

Maybe hitch is still planning on some payback for the backes hit last year and is going to let Bortuzzo loose on the blackhawks... What id like to see anyway

The Jackets and the Jets for sure, as they're tow of the most physical teams in the NHL. After that, I don't know, maybe the Flames?

What about the playoffs? EVERY game in the playoffs is physical.

barcthespark wrote:What about the playoffs? EVERY game in the playoffs is physical.

Don't open the physical door.

Far better player and skater than I expected. Gives the Blues toughness and is a player.