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There's a helluva lot he's done but yeah, that was probably his best. I'm also very impressed by the way he handled the Eichel situation and eventual trade.

Don't be embarrassed because you are not alone in being seduced by the word master at the podium. He struck me as a BS artist from day one. It just pained me to talk because he would use lots of words and either say nothing, or contradict himself. For a while I was okay with him, reasoning that it doesn't matter what I think of him as long as the team is winning. But when the tide turned I felt he needed to go. Granato is so affirming, not that he coddles the players, but the he finds what they're good at and tries to fit that into the system. I look at Casey Mittelstadt and he just doesn't seem like he fits the mold of the rest of the team yet Donny gets a lot of utility out of him for the things he does well. I think for the Casey haters a lot of his talent is in support roles- backchecking, penalty killing, passing, and it just doesn't get the big headlines like a Tuch hat trick or an Ollie one-timer. It seems like even his shorthanded goal is already fading into the background. But the point is Granato uses the tools Casey has to the benefit of the team. He doesn't try to make all his guys use the same tools like Ralph did.

Damn! I know it must pain him to have Vancouver at #32. From the comments on the video: "the East is 26-5-4 vs. the West so far this season, which is crazy."

Perhaps. I'm judging based on a period (of time, not a single period in a game) when they played together last year. They both have some upside still.

Done.

I followed her on Twitter... let's see what else she has to say.

They didn't get Pilut, Pilut came to them. That said, from what I've heard of Pilut in training camp and in the A, yes they are very fortunate to have him.

We've seen Bryson and Dahlin as a pair; Dahlin definitely elevated Bryson's game. I can accept pairing Bryson and Fitz if you can shelter them but that's not as easy to do on the road. I remember it being 12 losses under Krueger, 6 under Meatballs.

I'm reminded of a similar injury to Skinner some years ago. He looked to be done for the season but was back the next game. That said, I think Muel may need some time off; all injuries are different.

On the other hand, the hit stat involves a change of possession. Maybe they're getting out hit because they're doing better with possessing the puck.

They look like the Krueger Sabres. Which is really bad.

Bryson/Fitz have no business being on a pairing together. They are both good complementary defensemen. But to be effective they need to be paired with a lead defenseman (not sure what the term is, but if it were forward you would say they need to be on a line with someone who drives play).

I don't want to see anymore 5-man rotations for a while please. Thank you.

Okay so for those who don't know by now, The Hockey Guy lives near Vancouver, the Canucks are his team. With that, let's queue it up to the Sabres-Canucks review: You can hear his exasperation.

Don't be surprised if Bryson plays with Dahlin. We'll see.

That's gotta hurt if you're a Vancouver fan. I'm looking forward to The Hockey Guy's take on this game.