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Chicken or the egg argument. You say he wasnt playing up to his potential because he wasnt getting more ice time. I say he wasnt getting more ice time because he wasnt playing up to his ability. I think its pretty clear that AA is playing a much better game this year than last. If you agree, than you prove my point. If you believe he's playing exactly the same as last year, than I question how closely you're paying attention.

I am not liking the "boy band" look there Dylan.

I admit to being really hard on AA in the past. And I won't apologize for it! FRK THA POLICE! AA was maddening to watch last season. At least to me he was. He'd tease gamebreaking ability, but more often than not he'd frustrate me with really simple-minded hockey that left a lot to be desired. He played like he was still in junior. He's taken a pretty big step forward this season; he's playing a more mature, rounded game. He's still inconsistent and he still frustrates, but I feel like progress is being made and I believe he's committed to doing what it takes to reach his full potential. I didn't feel that way last season. Today he was coming off a bad individual performance against Tampa and he put in a much better performance against the Isles. If he can play the way he played today on a consistent basis, he's golden. I really want him to become a solid 2C -- or, ideally, the goal-scoring 1B to Larkin's playmaking 1A. Adding Hughes/Kakko and/or a top free agent forward (be it a UFA or an RFA) might get him to 70+ points.

Probably fishing for clicks. But, I mean, if we end up picking 2nd and the team ahead of us takes Kakko, I'll be doing cartwheels.

I heard the Leafs got booed off the ice last night after losing 6-2 to the Lightning. It made me laugh, after the big deal they made about Islanders fans booing Tavares. Leaf fans are soft. I watched that at the movie theater. That was when WWE would show the Pay Per Views at the movies before the WWE Network launched. Edge speared Cena into a table, and the crowd went nuts. RVD, a good Michigan boy.