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Shooter McGavin here... and folks, the bullpen just found its new closer with swagger.

Let’s give a smug little golf clap for Armando Galleyos, your 2002 Eastern Conference Reliever of the Year. At just 26 years old, this kid strutted into the big leagues and said, “I’m the guy now.” And then he proved it, night after night.

That’s right—34 saves, 58 relief appearances, and 64 strikeouts in 63 innings with a 7-4 record and a 3.43 ERA? Sounds like someone who can not only throw smoke but handle the pressure. You know, like me in the final round of the Tour Championship... before a certain someone brought a hockey stick to the fairway.

But I digress.

This wasn’t some fluke or charity vote—21 first-place votes out of 36? That’s called dominance. That’s called respect. That’s called Shooter-style performance.

Let’s break it down:
Player Team 1st Place Votes Total Points
Armando Galleyos Boston Bruins 21 150
Brad Corkum Florida Panthers 15 119
Yoriyuki Watanabe New Jersey Devils 0 24
Jose Jacomino Long Island Islanders 0 17
Nestor Martinez Tampa Bay Lightning 0 14
Nice effort from Corkum—he gave it the old college try. But second place? That's just the first loser. And Watanabe? Not even a sympathy vote. Ouch. Hate to see it.

But Galleyos? Galleyos is money. This guy doesn’t just come in and protect leads—he slams the door shut, locks it, and throws the key into the Charles River.

Boston's got themselves a closer with ice in his veins and fire in his fastball. Reminds me of someone… oh yeah—that’s right: me, when I’m sinking a 20-foot putt with the whole country club watching.

So congrats, Galleyos. You’re on top now. Just remember—winning is like breathing for legends… and Shooter’s always watching.

Now get out there and save another one, kid.

Shooter… out. 🎯🔥