As far as the Checkers are concerned, it was a relatively quiet period leading up to the trade deadline in terms of players moving on to or coming in from other organizations. Instead, it was injuries independent of the annual NHL frenzy that caused a shakeup.
Checkers broadcaster Jason Shaya checks in each week with his 10 Thoughts - a series of observations about the team and the hockey world in general. This week: MacIntyre's save of the year candidate, Brock McGinn's scoring surge and more.
