I'd love Brandt to be back but I wonder if he is one of the guys that's looking for more money - completely understandable given his contributions on and off the ice - I think Todd mentioned that 'some players will move on and up, some players will retire, some players want more money' so all the players won't be returning. It wouldn't surprise me if Brandt is one of those guys. First real year pro last season, came in mid way as a complete punt, last forward on the sheet so would have been relatively cheap. He then goes on to star, proves he's truly unique and works his way up the lines. He earned his stripes last year and he crowd surfs!
I wonder if we can accommodate him and a potential request for more in the make up of the team.
I bloody hope so!!
As for Batch.... a stand out year for him last year. Such a great season. He looked as sharp and as fit as I've ever seen him. He skated so well and read the game to a standard I've not seen from him before. Physical when he had to be, got his stick in the lanes, forced players wide and blocked shots (and also brilliant offensively). Carruth must have loved him.