These three are among the Jackets' most reliable penalty killers. King said the injury excuse is justifiable. I don't wan't guys going down all over the place, but when the box gets spread some guys are going to have to get in front of the shooters and make themselves big. We've gotten tall and thin.'' To block a shot is to put oneself in harm's way. It can be a badge of honor, a reckless endeavor, or both.
Some players block shots without thinking twice.
Others shouldn't, given their importance to the team. The creation of a larger pool of penalty killers is a more proactive and healthier approach. This will get the message across that minutes on the kill are precious and there will be competition for those minutes. We're going to create more competition. Bettering the kill is the easiest way to goose the figure.