Playing on the fourth line for the last few games, it is no secret that Santorelli is not a favored player. He has just five goals and seven points in 37 games despite playing in mostly offensive situations most of the year.
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Playing on the fourth line for the last few games, it is no secret that Santorelli is not a favored player. He has just five goals and seven points in 37 games despite playing in mostly offensive situations most of the year.
Santorelli is expected to draw back in after a one-game healthy scratch. He has four goals and an assist but is not a favored player of coach Kevin Dineen.
It was thought newcomer Krys Barch would be the healthy scratch, but instead, Dineen decided to bench Mike Santorelli.
Despite his success last season, Santorelli does not seem to be one of Dineen's favored offensive players. The former Nashville Predator has four goals and an assist through 22 games with the new-look Panthers.