Alright Matthew. Tonight's the night. I've defended you tirelessly the last couple seasons. Your counting numbers this year are middling and your underlying stats range from bad to terrible. But I have faith. Which is to say, I think you could do better in different circumstances.
Let's face it, you're not the type of guy that can drive results single-handedly. You're not going to turn mediocre line-mates into stars and you can't act as a mentor or crutch to fresh-faced rookies. That's the hand you've been dealt recently. And, unfortunately, you've had to fold more often than not.
But now Craig Conroy's out with a knee-injury for awhile. And, starting with the game this evening, you can prove that you've been a victim of circumstance; that under the right conditions, you can contribute and flourish. Word is, you practiced with Tanguay and Nolan yesterday. Perfect. Peca will be facing Iggy and Adam Foote fled back to Colorado. The BJs went into sell mode at the deadline and are pretty much just playing out the stretch. They're ripe for the picking. You've hit 3 posts in the last games without the benefit of strong line-mates or PP time. It's time to start putting those chances in. There will never be a better opportunity to grab a scoring position on this club.
Please make the most of it.
