Frank E said:
I'm not sure where all this "Babcock misuses Barrie" stuff comes from?
He put Barrie with a good d-man in Muzzin, and played him 21 minutes a game.
If it's just getting more PP time, well then I guess I don't think he's earned it.
Its Hakstol's system, he wants the D men to stop at the O Blue line and take long shots and not get caught. Rielly and Barrie are puck carrying D men, they need to penetrate the zone get into the circle and make a play or shot from the slot. Point shots are a waste of time 1% success rate. You need to let these guys play to their strengths.