Steve has played in three games this year.
Played the first two against Miami and then the second Colgate game. Still would think an alum of the USA Hockey program would be in the lineup 75 percent or more.
First I have been told based on how he has practiced he is clearly the 8th defenseman.
Second last week on Mike McMahon Merrimack's podcast Leaman alluded to the fact our 2 true freshman have had more trouble adjusting to the things as opposed to the older kids in answer to McMahon's question on the Big 10's proposal.
Third it is said the hardest position to adapt to in college hockey is defense. Remember Matt Tairmina and Kevin Hart. Even freshman Matt Libby. Difference now we have options so there is no automatic slotting into the starting lineup
That said at this point with OOC games and Walman out this might be his time to prove he belongs. Would also guess with us going OOC in next 4 games Hawkey gets a shot or two