After referring to Ryan Graves as a "hulking defenseman," he proceeded with this:
(Graves is) listed at 6-foot-5 but he looks even bigger. (Kris) Letang, his defense partner in today’s scrimmage and his presumed partner for the start of the season, even commented that he wasn’t aware Graves was “that big.”
(Evgeni) Malkin is now aware. He was going to work against Graves during the scrimmage and decided to swing wide behind the net. Malkin then deployed one of his patented moves, shifting into skating backward behind the net in an attempt to bring the puck to the far side of the cage. Graves was having none of it, using his reach to easily pick Malkin’s pocket.
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Here is some Buckley-Diaz family time from NFL Buck!
When the quarterback is just a few lengths away, Eddie leans down and quietly tells his son, “Remember mijo, he’s Evan not Buck here.”
Christopher glares back at him. He may have forgiven Eddie after his apology for his overreaction with his fire crew before reminding his father and Buck that he wasn’t the same little boy that needed to be lied to about Buck’s job. Even apologized himself for the bragging and agreed to the hospital visit with Maddie. But from then on, he hated any sort of reminder of the appearances that needed to be kept up outside their home. “I know.” He grinds out then turns forward, jersey in hand.
Buck takes those last few inches forward, putting himself right in front of Christopher and the smile that he’d been gracing since leaving the field, brightened even further. “Hey there kid!” He greets with a subtle wink.
Christopher snickers, ignoring the ‘kid’ remark, always elated to see his best friend. He holds out the jersey, “Hi Evan.” He emphasizes and Eddie bites his bottom lip, stopping himself from snapping about Chris’s attitude, “I’m new to L.A. too.”
Buck doesn’t show a single outward reaction at the teens statement, but Eddie knows him too well. He catches the quirk of his eyebrow indicating he’s caught on to Chris’s slight brashness, “Well glad to know I’m not the only new guy in town. You liking it so far?” Buck fires back, trying to gauge Christopher’s emotional state.
The teen boy shrugs, “So far, but it’s nice that you’re here too, makes things a little easier.”
Evan melts at that and Eddie does as well. Attitude forgiven. They’re all missing each other, and they’ll need to have a true family talk, not just a Facetime meeting, but for this short moment they’re together.
Reaching out Eddie squeezes his son’s shoulder in comfort. Buck catches the movement and peers up at the father under his lashes, blue eyes shimmering, “Well I’m happy you all are here too.” He murmurs and Eddie knows he means that with his whole heart.
Teenage attitude mixed with family secrets and so much love. Hope you enjoyed!
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