Ryan Rishaug

We need to play good defense.

Like, I've been covering Darnell Nurse for a really long time, Bob.

He has never positioned himself that way, that I just need to be the guy that does this.

And I can't help but think when Connor Murphy comes in and the two of them take some pride in it together, and that's been some secret sauce for those two.

I don't think you are, Bob.

I think that that positioning has been earned, right?

Because Todd Folden, the results have been strong.

Savoy...

He's been steady all year, but he's hit another level.

You know, I don't think you're overstating it.

Roslevic had a good, solid number of holes that he put forward this season.

Fascinating to see what he can do here in the postseason.

You know, Dickinson, when he's back, has been a good add.

Like, you know, Nugent Hopkins, you know, he had some pretty big life stuff going on, too, here late in the season, which, you know, it's not an excuse, but they're human beings.

I think we need to remember that.

If he finds his A game in the playoffs, you're going to forgive whatever, you know, whatever setback there might have been here.

late in the season, but I like the forward unit, Bob.

I like the fact that they have clearly defined identities and roles, and I like the fact that I don't think anybody's out of place.

Everybody is kind of either where they're supposed to be or maybe even playing a little below their station, right?

Nugent Hopkins could easily be a second-line winger.