From Pinder's interview with John Weisbrod tonight:
-Believes that today's game and tomorrow's game for the Heat will test their adversity and will show him how they mentally battle through travel and back to back games especially during the holidays.
-Doesn't rule out Kolanos playing in the NHL again some day. Says he needs to show scouts that he can play a physical game and keep up with the pace of the game. Not always about pure offense.
-He reiterated what Sutter said about Byron. Basically saying he's a real spark every shift he plays. They expect him to bring energy to the team and if he chips in offensively, that's a bonus.
-Believes that Nemisz being called up today is his first "true" callup of the season. He said last time Nemisz was called up was because they needed a quick option/extra man with Tanguay out of the lineup. This time, he's not that extra man. He's being called up because he deserves it.
-When asked about Arnold and Gaudreau's chance at making team USA, he said Gaudreau didn't dress for last night's game and the game before he only played 7 shifts, so there's a "50/50" chance he'll make it. He did not discuss Arnold. I would assume that means he's a shoe in, but who knows.
-And then he finished by talking about the new CBA next year. He didn't sound optimistic about it, but he didn't sound pessimistic either.
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