“He probably says that about everyone, so it’s not too big of a deal,” said Cowen, who practiced Wednesday for the first time since blocking a shot in a Nov.
Wideman, who has earned Murray’s praise, has scored three goals in his past four games and has held his own defensively.Ĭowen took the Murray criticism in stride. If they don’t take advantage of it, then you have to do something about it.”Įither Wiercioch or Cowen is expected to sit out Thursday against Columbus, meaning that Chris Wideman will remain as part of the top six. “Players come to us all the time wanting ice time and opportunity and we try to give it to them. Without the puck, he is what he was at the start of last year. “He went to the worlds and played so well and has come back and played spotty,” Murray said. Wiercioch came into the season on a high, following an outstanding second half to the 2014-15 season and after playing for Canada’s gold medal winning world championship team, but he has struggled, particularly in his own end, taking steps back.
In the post Jason Spezza-era, Cowen and Wiercioch have become leading targets for fan vitriol.Īfter having sports hernia surgery last season, Cowen was expected to re-establish himself as a steady and physical presence, using his 6-5, 238-pound frame to consistently win battles in front of the net and in the corners. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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