1. The Incident: A “Gordie Howe” Gone Wrong

2. A Massive Tactical Blow

3. The Cooper Reaction: “A Blow to the Identity”

4. Who Steps Up?

The Loss	The Replacement Option
Forechecking Terror	Seth Jarvis (Speed/Tenacity)
Physical Deterrent	Mark Stone (Veteran Presence)
McDavid’s “Wingman”	Sam Reinhart (Elite Chemistry)

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Conclusion: The Gamble on Grit