Stuff from immediately afterward here at the rink:
► FOLLOW ALONG
• I'm writing a full column. Taylor will have a Drive to the Net on Karlsson's goal, focusing on Ville Koivunen's wonderful setup, as well as Loose Pucks.
• David Quinn’s in the room in place of MikeSullivan, who’s been called into a meeting, per the team. Saw KyleDubas down here, too. Not sure what that’s all about.
• I’m not a doctor, but I just saw RutgerMcGroarty’s left foot in a boot. Not sure why it’d be relevant to have him back for these final three NHL games when there’s a Calder Cup to be chased in Wilkes-Barre, but we’ll see.
• Neat room. Erik Karlsson told me he wants 300 goals, not the 200 he just clinched tonight. Good for him. Never lacks confidence.
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1:55 am - 04.09.2025UptownFinal: Right out of the room
Stuff from immediately afterward here at the rink:
► FOLLOW ALONG
• I'm writing a full column. Taylor will have a Drive to the Net on Karlsson's goal, focusing on Ville Koivunen's wonderful setup, as well as Loose Pucks.
• David Quinn’s in the room in place of Mike Sullivan, who’s been called into a meeting, per the team. Saw Kyle Dubas down here, too. Not sure what that’s all about.
• I’m not a doctor, but I just saw Rutger McGroarty’s left foot in a boot. Not sure why it’d be relevant to have him back for these final three NHL games when there’s a Calder Cup to be chased in Wilkes-Barre, but we’ll see.
• Neat room. Erik Karlsson told me he wants 300 goals, not the 200 he just clinched tonight. Good for him. Never lacks confidence.
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