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And if Norris can stick around, that slight drop in goal scoring is going to disappear fast.

This thought about Östlund came to mind this weekend. After that draft, I said I’d be thrilled if we could get 2 NHL centers out of those 3 first round picks. It’s starting to look like we got 3. If they ever turn it around, that draft is a huge part of it.

Dunne has been a nice surprise, but he's very clearly the choice. He's not getting claimed, but if by some chance he does, you move on. That's a piece that is much easier to replace than anyone else.

Metsa sent back down yesterday… maybe that tells us everything we need to know about Kesselring. I know Metsa is the easiest one to send down if Östlund plays, but maybe it’s more than that. Did they say anything about Kesselring not making the trip?

In that case, I think Östlund is here to stay. Him staying in the lineup after Norris’ return tells me everything I need to know about him.

… yet

Dick Jauron and Pitt vs PIT…another truly thrilling start to my day.

I think there is a new champion for me on the list of most hated internet butchering of the English language. “Could of” now wears the belt. Hell, my phone just tried to autocorrect it right there.

I don’t doubt that one bit. It’s just interesting to see the shine come off a bit after making a move for the paycheck. That said, he still has plenty of time to get it back.

Does McKenna’s stop drop a bit like this if he had continued to play against children in the WHL?

What happened this week with Baltimore only scoring 14 on that defense?

Attempted murder only draws a 15 yard penalty, right? Is it the play calling that is questionable or the decision to play a QB who essentially has a cast on his hand? I’m not sure what they’re supposed to do with that kind of limitation.

They also need tackles. That plan yesterday was a necessity.

Not just stop turning over the ball, but also start to get a few from our defense. We have Allen and Cook trying to do too much. Once the D got that first turnover (it sure did help that it got them 6), the weight of the world was off their shoulders and the fun began.

Never start anyone on the road.