We grind through a tough Vegas loss and a stagnant offense, question role fit for the top six, and weigh whether injuries are quietly dragging the team down. We also share a personal tribute to Larry Brooks, the voice who connected fans to the heartbeat of the franchise. • top six not finishing and role mismatch • questions over JT Miller’s health and usage • Zibanejad’s effort vs discomfort in current role • Panarin’s variance against stronger teams • penalty kill collapse since early Novem...