Chris Higgins went down to Utica and, by all accounts, was a quintessential pro while he was there. He was called up after the latest spate of injuries in this Season of Pain, and was back in the lineup after a long trip to get here.
He joined a bunch of players that must be getting a little frustrated, both young and old alike. The young players on the team are learning through what is a pretty tough on the job training program in the NHL. Sometimes the parity and who is hurt is enough to turn the tide.