Amidst seasons like this one, and particularly when the team has just one win in its last seven games, the search for meaningful, positive storylines becomes somewhat of an excavation.
Boo Nieves is one of a few players who can feel content with his performance in recent games. Nieves has participated in 13 contests since he was called up on December 15th, and has produced two goals and three assists. This is not earth-shattering production by any means, but it’s more than adequate for a fourth liner in today’s NHL.
The underlying numbers are a mixed bag.