don’t know how many highlight shows there are in Switzerland, but Pierre McGuire is right: this goal that clinched a 4-3 shootout win over Columbus for Detroit by Damien Brunner will be on all of ‘em.

Interesting that Detroit coach Mike Babcock revealed during an in-game interview on NBC SportsNet that he was trying to avoid overcoaching Brunner as the rookie winger makes the adjustment from the Swiss League to the NHL. They’re not trying to make him fit a mold, and they’re not trying to burden him with too many responsibilities early. In other words, they’re letting Brunner be Brunner.

That’s a crafty move from one of the game’s sharpest minds. It’ll be a process for the 26-year-old, but Babcock understands that if that’s the kind of nasty stuff he brings, a little patience could go a long way.

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