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Nov 2, 2022Liked by Sean Shapiro

As I start my 4th watching of Ted Lasso, I wonder something based on the 'self worth' comment about Gurianov. Do the Stars employ a team psychologist? Does any NHL team? Feel free to save this one for mailbag.

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The team website says they have a neuropsychologist, a Munro Cullum, PhD, but I imagine their role with the team is probably more in line with detecting and monitoring the team for brain injuries. All that to say, I don't know.

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Nov 2, 2022Liked by Sean Shapiro

Great job, Sean - you posted this before I even finished watching the game! (Tape delay is the *only* way, if you can, lol! Of course my job doesn't rely on social media, so... :)

Great point on Guri, his speed is his greatest asset, and PK seems like a natural place to use it. I'm surprised we haven't seen more of it before... ?

And great question, @Stephen, surely in this day and age every team does? Hell, if I were a coach/GM, I'd be *pushing* the psych side of things - visualization, positive reinforcement, group hug therapy... whatever it takes, the game at this level is such a razors edge, and every little bit helps, right? What's that old Yogi-ism? 50% of the game is 90% mental?

And speaking about confidence, I kept watching Wyatt last night thinking "there's a kid that doesn't have to worry anymore, he's just playing, and having fun". I thought his confidence showed last night, it was fun to watch.

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All I could think about watching Seguin on the PK, who has lost his speed, was "why not Gurianov?" He has the perfect skillset to play the wedge - although I haven't been paying attention to their PK schemes, but either way, same principles apply. As the forward attacking the point, he'd be perfect.

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Nov 2, 2022Liked by Sean Shapiro

I was actually wondering why they haven't tried to put Guri on the PK. I mean, it's a learned role but the guy is apparently somewhat of a genius. I feel like he could and would figure it out. Plus, that's a dangerous play if he does get the puck and shoots up the ice short handed.

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Nov 2, 2022Liked by Sean Shapiro

Sean is the fastest scribe in the Western Conference! Great read right on the heels of the final buzzer tonight! Great work!

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