Ryan Rishaug

Like just all over the place, injury after injury and frustration and trying to get back.

And, you know, I was there, I shot it that day where he was just about to come back from injury and hurt himself in practice and smashed all the sticks on his way out and how frustrating it was.

This thing about Kapanen, for those of us that go to these practices, we know what would he be, Bob?

The fourth most skilled player on the ice every single practice?

Like it's crazy.

The guy is big, he's fast, he's got great hands, a dynamite shot.

He looks like an all-star in practice.

And now we're starting to see that come through in games.

He's been good in the playoffs the last two years.

He's been good.

He has been.

But would you not say, though, Bob, like at playoff time, his engine revs to a gear that he doesn't find as often during the regular season?

Yeah, I mean, I'm not a big prediction guy, Bob.

I think the point that I'll make with this question of yours, and I'll just say, I know you want me to choose, so I'll say the Oilers win and that there's a game seven.

But here's the point that I'll make with this question you asked me.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure either.

And the reason that I'm not sure, the reason I'm not sure is,

Because there were many instances this year where I felt like I, look, the other team that I know and cover is going to do this tonight because that's just who they are.

And they did it this year.