Murray wants toughness
As previously posted, Kevin Westgarth was recalled from Manchester today, and he will be in the Kings' lineup tomorrow against Minnesota. Westgarth played two games for the Kings during his previous recall, and in 55 games with Manchester this season, Westgarth has two goals, six assists 146 penalty minutes. With Raitis Ivanans on injured reserve with some type of head/neck injury, it's pretty clear why Westgarth is here...
Question: Is Westgarth coming just for depth, or do you want to get him in the lineup?
MURRAY: ``I want the grit. I want the toughness. I think you've got to have it. I believe in that, and with Raitis out of the lineup, I know we're a different team. I know the opposition teams that we're playing treat us differently. We need the physical presence.''
Question: So he's in for tomorrow?
MURRAY: ``Yes.''
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Dallas went after our kids last night. Great move, Greene can't go every game.
LOL, Boogaard should destroy him. At least that will be the scenario that would play out if they actually end up going.
Haha, yeah he would, but I think Boogard's still off on that 5 game suspension for elbowing Prust.
Good Luck Kevin
He wants the grit? Isnt that the same reason he traded POS was he was grit and not finesse?
so you guys have seen Westgarth fight quite a bit? I haven't, just the time he knocked that guy out on the Phantoms and sent him into convulsions. Looks like he'd have no problem holding his own from what I've seen. Does he usually get his ass beat in the minors? Then why did we call him up? Or are you guys just assuming he'd get beat......
they mean, Westgarth vs Boogieman would probably result in Westgarth getting beat up.
ya that's what i thought. Assuming things, just like assuming JW will be a bust....
Jet - Greene is one of the worst HULKING fighters I've ever seen. It's good that he's not afraid to go, but Boogie would tear him to pieces.
We don't need Westgarth as an enforcer, IMO. We've got plenty of team toughness.