The second unit was a little more conventional with three forward and two defensemen.
Zacha-Hayes/Henrique-Bratt
Mueller-Severson
Saturday was the final practice before the team heads to West Point, N.Y. for a team bonding trip. Coach Hynes expressed his desire for the team to use the experience to get to know each other better. Coach says he wants to create an environment of brotherhood, not neighborhood.
Quick Hits:
• Michael McLeod did not skate with his teammates today. He was injured in Monday's game against the Islanders. While he participated in Friday's practice, he was held out Saturday. He did, however, participate in off-ice workouts with team trainers. He is considered day-to-day.
• Newcomer Brian Boyle skated on his own before the morning session.
• Forward Kevin Rooney and goalie Ken Appleby were sent to Binghamton. Defensemen Viktor Loov was placed on waivers.