Talkin' out my butt here, but.....Wasn't it McMullen who set the no thirteen rule? Maybe Lou is respecting Mr. McMullen by continuing the rule / tradition. If that is, indeed, the case, then I applaud Lou for it.
Wedge is very slightly below .900. Still, he had a good month that has helped propel Albany into the playoffs, in his first year in the AHL. That is a cause for cautious optimism.
Thomson is putting up points. Kind of surprising since he was considered nothing but a goon when he was drafted. I know he's a little older, but maybe this is a sign of untapped offensive potential.