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Originally Posted by RSchmitz
Hey KF, been meaning to ask. Does our current lineup satisfy your desire for tough guys on the club?
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No. Labrie is too slow and I don't think he has the skills to stay at the NHL level, and he can't fight the heavies or make a statement. Crombeen is a good middleweight, is more effective when he has someone backing him up (like Janssen in St. Louis and Fedoruk, Barch and Winchester in Dallas) but again, not a guy who can make a statement.
I would have been happy if the Lightning had traded for Westgarth or a guy like him. He can play decent, and is there when needed.
I'm not saying every game, just against the Islanders. Sabres, Bruins etc.