All in all, a good showing in the 4 Nations Face-off by Stars players. Roope was probably the biggest disappointment. He just never really showed up the way Roope can. Not sure why. He also kind of did that last year in the playoffs, giving one the impression he was injured, although apparently he was not. Roope is too good to just disappear for games at a time. Let’s hope he got it out of his system this week and he’ll be doing good Roope things again in Victory Green!
Great to see Granlund light the lamp a bit this week. Between his four games played for the Stars and his three for Finland, he’s tallied three goals and five assists in his last seven games. That kind of production will serve the Stars well down the stretch and into the playoffs. Jim Nill, indeed, may have gone buying at just the right time. No question Granlund’s price would be much higher now. Another high-value move by the two-time reigning GM of the Year!
Self-confidence should be high for Otter, Harley and Esa following this tourney. They acquitted themselves well with the best in the world. It underscores how deep this Stars team is with guys who will be key cogs for years to come.
Here for the Stars content, but will always appreciate/love a good Calvin and Hobbes reference!
Now is Rob’s Calvinball the same as my Calvinball is the real question
Only one way to find out!
All in all, a good showing in the 4 Nations Face-off by Stars players. Roope was probably the biggest disappointment. He just never really showed up the way Roope can. Not sure why. He also kind of did that last year in the playoffs, giving one the impression he was injured, although apparently he was not. Roope is too good to just disappear for games at a time. Let’s hope he got it out of his system this week and he’ll be doing good Roope things again in Victory Green!
Great to see Granlund light the lamp a bit this week. Between his four games played for the Stars and his three for Finland, he’s tallied three goals and five assists in his last seven games. That kind of production will serve the Stars well down the stretch and into the playoffs. Jim Nill, indeed, may have gone buying at just the right time. No question Granlund’s price would be much higher now. Another high-value move by the two-time reigning GM of the Year!
Self-confidence should be high for Otter, Harley and Esa following this tourney. They acquitted themselves well with the best in the world. It underscores how deep this Stars team is with guys who will be key cogs for years to come.
I enjoyed the Grady Little reference.
Well, that's one in the eye for my inner critic!