Not a doctor, don't even play one in bed, but could this meniscus tear thing been something that happen after the puck impact as he was struggling back to the bench? Hope and pray it is something he can recover from even if the time frame doesn't let him partake in the current quest.
Somewhat off topic, but on the criteria for a free agent. Am I correct, player that went undrafted or player that does not sign in certain length of time (ie, seniors)? Is there other ways? Is it beneficial to become one?
If Mac is out, move Nick to line 1, put olson on wing with pattyn centering and st clair on other? I didn't sleep at a Holiday Inn, but I just took a nap