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No doubt. Tokarski staying healthy and Anderson and the rest of the injured coming back and contributing all fall under my “ break here or there” scenario.

Uppy? 😂

Currently on an 87 point pace. Some improvements and a break here or there and we could be in the hunt.

My favorite aspect of how Granato relates the decision to have Cozens face McDavid and subsequently two of the game’s other best centers in succession, is how he describes wanting to see Cozens’s body language to determine Dylan’s response to the challenge. Donnie is tuned in.

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I’ll be watching on my newfound perk of free AHL TV. Thanks again, @PromoTheRobotand @Taro T!

I wonder how much he was hurt. He’s athletically limited as it is, but he was even a tic or two slower in the third. All six D men struggled in the last period tonight especially with poor decision making. They looked panicked more than anything.

Most unworthy. I haven’t seen as bad a period of hockey as that third period in years. Wish I had a nickel for every poor decision. I won’t even mention their complete lack of poise, either. Just a terrible display. Except for Toker.

Donnie Meatballs pulling strings like the virtuoso he is.

Didn’t take Sullivan long to get Crosby away from Cozens. 😄

That’s why I still treat OT/SO losses as ties.

I don’t have any expectations at all, actually, except an expectation that Cozens gets the opportunity. In no way shape or form have I suggested that Cozens would get the better of a generational talent like Crosby. I only pointed out that in the two challenges Granato prescribed on Friday and Saturday, Cozens did not disappoint and, as such, I expect Granato to give him yet another challenge against another great talent. It’s all upside imo.

Seems like we are in agreement then if both Sullivan and Granato want the Cozens/Crosby matchup.😄 If Cozens plays to the same level he played to on Friday and Saturday, against the best player in the league and one of the league’s most lethal scorers, respectively, then I think he can hold up well. Big if for a young player looking for consistency to be sure, but how else do you find it if not being tested each night? Should be interesting.

Cozens has had two consecutive good outings against two premier centers. I’d be surprised if Granato didn’t match him up against Crosby.

Right. You don’t have anything against Quinn. Other than the fact he’s not a center.😂

I can’t agree with that because if the initial assessment is off and they reevaluate the situation, then that suggests the medical personnel are on top of it. Injuries, especially soft tissue injuries, are always a fluid situation.

Per the bold, ‘nuff said! Quinn is OUR guy and it’s absurd to lament the loss somebody we never had. Quinn is OUR guy. Let’s get behind him.

I watched each game this week (thanks to you and @PromoTheRobotletting me know that SHTs get free AHL TV) and I agree he looks more poised. Also seems to be moving better, especially post to post.

Good stuff here. I’ve said Granato is a virtuoso when it comes to pulling the strings of players and when to pull them. Take Skinner for example. Every time he’s asked about Skinner, Granato immediately praises his work habits in practice and Skinner’s dedication to working on the things he needs to be a better player. How long has Skinner been in the league? How much is he paid? Heck, Granato even mentioned Skinner’s improved “hockey sense” last night; something I’ve always accused Skinner of not having at all.

I don’t think all things we have no control over are created equal, but you’re right, none of it benefits us as fans in any tangible way. And by all means, enjoy the fun.

71 saves on 75 shots faced over the back to back games vs Cleveland and a .946 save percentage. Nice.

I get that it’s frustrating not to know the injury statuses and timetables for return to the lineup, but really, what does that information get us as fans? Will it help us manage our anxiety better? I doubt it because we will insist on being anxious over something else.

He was referring to Friday night’s game against Cleveland where, after a stellar performance the first 56 minutes of the game, UPL couldn’t hold the fort.

Was that Miller? If so, he had a worse game than I thought.

That’s a good point.