Marcus Kruger is now two games into his NHL career, having played in the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 loss to Anaheim Saturday night. This 20-year-old rookie's arrival with the team has coincided with the potential loss of Dave Bolland in the latter stages of a fierce playoff fight.
Not exactly the best of circumstances for the new guy to get his feet wet.
Two games is way too early to cast judgement on Kruger, let alone the handful of games he will appear in this season. GM Stan Bowman took advantage of the early ending the center's season in the Swedish Elite League to bring him aboard for Chicago's final 10 games.
With Dave Bolland no closer to returning from his concussion, the 'Hawks found themselves down a center. Enter Kruger, who has centered the third line since donning the Indian sweater.
As the Blackhawks continue to scrap for playoff position, fans will do well to heed the following caution when evaluating Kruger in the games he plays this season.
Kruger was brought in to fill Bolland's roster spot. He is not, however, a replacement for Bolland.
That's not meant to be a swipe ...
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