Well-earned. Hockey deserves a better class of analyst, and Alison is one of the few representing that evolution. If you're a technique nerd, read her latest piece on Brandon Montour. Now.

At the stomping grounds, I did some minor film room analysis on why the Texas Stars could still figure into the Dallas Stars' fortunes--however minor.

I can't in good conscience criticize Connor McDavid for an approach that has led to 4.05 points per 60 in the postseason, which leads all active players since he entered. But you also can't convince me his brain didn't turn on ChatGPT mode for the "that's not good enough" line.

Yea this is the team that falls out of contention. Maybe LA takes their place, but too many years spent underrating Ehlers, and overrating Scheifele will be the chickens that come home to roost for these Jets. Hellebuyck can only do so much anyway.

Leonardo DePacquiao is CRAZYYYY

Damn Steel got reverse checked into oblivion.

I'm glad Severyn brought up Evgenii Dadonov's overall play as an unsung hero for longer than just a few preseason contests. Brilliant in this year's playoffs too.

Good stuff from Lind hounding the puck there.

I wouldn't complain as Miro Heiskanen as the next captain. If anything, it feels like a formality if Benn is gone after this season.

Quinton Byfield going super saiyan is the only reason the Kings will make the playoffs if they do.

The best argument for Lian Bichsel is Smith's play right now.

Philip Broberg with a goal to give St. Louis the lead. I expect him to have a solid season...much to Edmonton's chagrin.

Any word on Mavrik Bourque?

Great work from Jordan (almost wrote 'Christian') Kyrou.

Great work between Nils Lundkvist and Logan Stankoven.

I take back what I said about Logan Stankoven beating Macklin Celebrini and Matvei Michkov. The Ovenmaster is winning it. (This is my official overreaction to a pair of preseason goals.)

Alright alright alright. Doing some stray observations at the stomping grounds, because there's an unusually large amount of stuff to talk about. I don't know if that includes Bob Sturm's knees or not, but we'll see.

This is a silver Tiffany ticket commemorating that first game. I have 002 of 100 - Norm Green has 001. Also that night I had a small notecard with initials, hometown, and a quick note for each guy. Didn’t know I’d be largely in the dark and couldn’t see the friggin thing… big

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