I'm with you. He provides at least some physical play. LaDue looked better Saturday but it could be "hot potato" in the D zone w him and Mattson tonight.
Mattson's overall play has regressed IMO from his Fr. year. He is way too loose and sloppy with the puck in the D zone...especially as a 3rd year D-man.
The issue I have is Mattson is good for about a goal/game against with his play in the D zone and Mitch paraded to box a lot last weekend as well but seems to contiue to be a top 6 forward without any production. Panz was not great Friday but Mattson and Mitch were brutal all weekend.