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Rosen gains another scar, draws a penalty. Hit the net Tage.

Ellis is handy with the puck, another nice quality.

I am so done with UPL, I hope he plays well but do not trust him. It seems his teammates feel the same way.

If Ellis has a good game UPL drops down a notch!

Ellis, nice!

Wasn’t scared there because Yamamoto is a smurf.

Quinn going to the net, finally.

With Bryson in the lineup, no amount of hopium will get me to think there is a chance of leaving the basement. He will play like a 7-8 Dman and KA will applaud himself for extending Bryson for just these circumstances.

I feel the downward spiral started when UPL was recalled after his cup of coffee. Get well Jiri.

Fire everyone now and there will be a surge of optimism throughout the team. I know competent replacements will need to be hired but there should be a bump up in production. Dahlin could come back with a renewed drive and play like the Norris candidate that he can be. Bottom line, I don’t think they can do it this year but cleaning house can send a jolt and set the table for the future.

Time for a speech from Terry, to KA.

Need a goal Tuch, not a pass through two guys.

UPL sucks the life out of me, stupid penalty just cost them any chance of a comeback.

Pretty sad when the 4th line has to lead the offensive comeback but they had a good shift.

This is the Mule I imagined when he was drafted.

Would’ve been their first zone time in a while but no…

Quinn has to bury one of those, he’s had two chances like that.

Nice work by Lyon, liking him more as the games pile up.

Now the refs will give Utah their chances on the PP. Got to get zone time, leading to chances and possible momentum.

They are playing well enough to get my attention again. The injuries are a concern but I like the fact that they are fighting through it like they should. They seem grittier, which I love, with Benson and Doan being drivers of this aspect of the game. It’s a marathon not a sprint so they need to get through some rough patches and build a team oriented mindset. When healthy there will be a confidence and depth that was missing for many years. Let’s go Buffalo!

He was a key PK player in the OHL. If he can add more to his NHL game that should translate to more TOI and confidence. I am still hoping for this guy to reach his potential. Frustrating development with all of his setbacks.

Had a guy pass me like that yesterday and then take the first driveway on the left, got home 3 seconds faster than if he had stayed behind me. That intersection stuff you mention is becoming more common. I am looked at as an obstacle instead of someone sharing the road.

10% more physical? It’s all I asked. Baby steps and maybe he gets there.

KA needs multiple kicks to the groin before he decides to move on from his goalie of choice. He believes in the guys he is paying big bucks to and stubbornly hopes for a turnaround. Another 2 good games by Ellis and another clunker by UPL would be enough for me. This could take a while.

UPL is KA’s guy. He will have a length of leash that is longer than it should be. I think the adults in the room (Ruff, Jarmo) will convince KA it is time to move on if UPL doesn’t turn this around in a few starts. My opinion on the AHL stint is the same, he should have stayed the max length in order to get his game in order and to get more looks at Ellis. I am trying to find some positive aspects to the three goalie system and all I can muster is that they need more views of Ellis and UPL to see how this should go. They both only have one game played and it is a major decision to make. UPL has a lengthy body of work that leads me to believe he is not an NHL #1 so I would roll the dice and take a chance on Ellis with Levi as plan C.