Matt Kassian News: Ottawa coach Paul MacLean said that he wants Kassian's toughness in the lineup against Philadelphia on Saturday, TSN.ca reports.
Ottawa coach Paul MacLean said that he wants Kassian's toughness in the lineup against Philadelphia on Saturday, TSN.ca reports.
A move like this has all the makings of some "old time hockey" as the Senators head to the playoffs while the Flyers head home. The last time these two teams met, the Senators took offense to Philadelphia's Jay Rosehill and his over-aggressiveness. Kassian will be out there to ensure the safety of his teammates, so expect to see some gloves and sticks on the ice during this one. Kassian's last notable game was a two-fight, 20-minutes-in-penalties extravaganza against Toronto back in the end of March and he's been mostly a healthy scratch since. If your league uses PIMs in scoring, Kassian makes for an awesome pickup for Saturday and possibly even Sunday.