Devils Vs Blaze - PO 1/4 Final - 9th April 23 - 18:00 FO

[Rempel16]

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But he stuck around when benched consistently by Lord when we had a spare import? I have no inside knowledge at all about him but my feeling is that he still has another year or two left in the tank.

I would rank him in the top two players in the league for toughness (with Gagnon) and although his mobility is sometimes questioned, his game has developed in such a way that positonally he is solid enough not to have to worry too much about that.

Lou very rarely got benched by Lord… it was always Reddick.

 

[kristian]

Iam sure he was benched quite a few times.

 

[moggy#9]

God knows how after the season he’s had

I think that this just shows the horrible lack of depth, and how screwed GB is once the current generation retires - especially if Kirk isn't available.

 

[lloyd_jeff]

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Lou very rarely got benched by Lord… it was always Reddick.

Then Lord took him stateside, ironic if you believe the club……3 seasons to date with Lord.

 

[moggy#9]

Then Lord took him stateside, ironic if you believe the club……3 seasons to date with Lord.

I was never really a fan of Reddick. For me a defenseman should be able to defend, he was outmuscled too often. He actually played better when he was used as a winger.

 

[Rempel16]

Then Lord took him stateside, ironic if you believe the club……3 seasons to date with Lord.

Reddick is in Germany now.

 

[Rempel16]

Iam sure he was benched quite a few times.

Lou missed a load of games due to an injury but I don’t recall him being scratched many times at all.

 

[kettdevil1]

Lou missed a load of games due to an injury but I don’t recall him being scratched many times at all.

He was a fair number of times and it provoked a similar reaction here than it did this season. Clearly, we don't know about injuries that were not declared but.... he was often the odd man out.

 

[lloyd_jeff]

I was never really a fan of Reddick. For me a defenseman should be able to defend, he was outmuscled too often. He actually played better when he was used as a winger.

True, although Lord had enough confidence to take him with him, so he’s unlikely too have been the guy benching him.

 

[Gavevs88]

He didn't ice again, unless I am blind

He 100% iced in the 3rd, as a few of us said "I thought he was benched"

 

[Gavevs88]

Does the curse of Nottingham away still apply if it’s playoff finals weekend?!?

It didn't the last few years!

 

[Finny]

True, although Lord had enough confidence to take him with him, so he’s unlikely too have been the guy benching him.

It was Lord’s decision. But Reddick never sulked or complained about it and always gave 100% when called for. Hence why Lord took him to Greenville. Model pro and teammate.

 

[Wannabe2]

It was Lord’s decision. But Reddick never sulked or complained about it and always gave 100% when called for. Hence why Lord took him to Greenville. Model pro and teammate.

Totally agree, myself I liked Reddick 100% player.

 

[Bigphilbaby]

He 100% iced in the 3rd, as a few of us said "I thought he was benched"

I didnt see him and we was looking out for him

 

[kettdevil1]

Back on topic, it was good to see four officials who were consistent from start to finish. Difficult to argue with any of the decisions and kept a lid on the powder keg nicely. They seemed to be constantly talking to the players and were not a factor at all in the end result

 

[hip check]

Totally agree, myself I liked Reddick 100% player.

And even though he was the smallest player on the team was always prepared to drop the gloves unlike some much bigger players who are currently in our squad.

 

[lloyd_jeff]

There’s a reason players aren’t dropping gloves and being neutered.

 

[kettdevil1]

The game is changing is the main reason…… which I get, although I do miss the wild years. As has been pointed out a few times, we do lead the league in fights by a fair margin but even our numbers are down on pre-COVID days

 

[Earnie]

How did shirt sales go?

 

[hip check]

There’s a reason players aren’t dropping gloves and being neutered.

I know the game has changed but a 6'4" 220lb player should be able to impose himself on a game physically if not skillfully, there are still times in a game when an opposing player needs to get the message that taking liberties won't be tolerated, Reddick stepped up more than once when that needed addressing which is admirable considering he was about 5'8" and 170lb where other bigger players did nought.