Ben Shelley: With Pelech returning, which defenseman will be scratched?

I would scratch Mayfield if it came down to it. You cannot scratch Boychuk in the playoffs. Have the last playoffs not taught you anything. 4-0 with Boychuk, 0-4 without. That speaks volumes.

Toews. Boychuk and Greene have experience we need

I would scratch Mayfield if it came down to it. You cannot scratch Boychuk in the playoffs. Have the last playoffs not taught you anything. 4-0 with Boychuk, 0-4 without. That speaks volumes.
- Satan'sIsland81

Boychuk’s absence was the reason the Islanders couldn’t score?

Toews. Boychuk and Greene have experience we need
- iggy

Boychuk and Greene are considerably slower than Toews and Mayfield, regardless of the rest provided by the shut down.

I’d do a rotation between the two old boys. Keep them as fresh as possible.

Boychuk and Greene are considerably slower than Toews and Mayfield, regardless of the rest provided by the shut down.

I’d do a rotation between the two old boys. Keep them as fresh as possible.
- Wildschwein

That makes a lot of sense. Greene is a bit faster, Boychuk is a bit more physical. During the regular season, you might rotate them based on the opponent. During the playoffs, a simple rotation works just fine.

Pulock. Way too talented for Lou.