The idea pops out of my mouth before I can think better of it. “Do you think someone in Toronto might need a defensive coach?” Pat’s bushy eyebrows lift, but only for a split second. “Dunno, Canning. They don’t play a lot of hockey in Canada.” Then he bursts out laughing. “Lemme see what I can learn.” I leave his office feeling lighter, even though nothing has really changed, except there’s a new idea in my head. But it’s a hell of an idea.
