Coach Noel gave his troops a day off yesterday but resumed a fast-paced practice today:
Coach Noel – Has his coaching manual. Look of his lineup. Wheeler’s game. Need to move Wheeler to Kane/Jokinen line. Play of Ron Hainsey. Play against the Penguins. Play of Antropov. (Gushes about Nik). Planning for Crosby/Malkin. Play of defence. Evaluation of Mark Scheifele (not a race to 5. needs to have better puck control). Won’t reveal tomorrow’s starter.
Audio courtesy of TSN Radio 1290.
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