Meyer, who is from Powell and has played most of his career in Ohio, appeared to be pushing for a roster spot. Instead,
“It’s a tough business,” Larsen said. “He’s teetering. He’s right on the cusp. So, can’t take a breath now. He’s got to go back down, he’s got to attack the game, but he’s got to keep his foundation. I think he’s found an identity for himself that is going to be able to plug him in, because I do think he has a skill set.”
“My whole message to them was, ‘Make my decision hard,’ ” Larsen said. “Some of them are easy, or ‘easier,’ I should say, but those two guys , I definitely put them in the category of much harder.”Marchenko’s AHL assignment wasn’t as surprising as Meyer’s, but it raised some eyebrows.