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And who would you take if you had to pick one, Stetcher, Forbort, or Schmaltz?

You don't need high enders if you bring in the right guys. (Stetcher, Ladue, Poolman) Also remember a guy like Finley. It's not an exact science, but you can find gems that aren't first or second rounders.

You never know for sure what you're getting with most players. Guys like Sanderson, who don't play for pretty much three years, but stick it out and become a contributor are important. Just like guys who aren't drafted like Stetch and Caggs. Throw in some top end prospects like Schmaltz and Boeser and that's the formula as I see it. Having the mix of four year guys and high end players is what keeps you competitive while avoiding the drop offs that a Wisconsin has. We lost skill, leadership, and experience from last year's team, hard to replace all that. I have faith in our staff and their track record. I know this is a long post, but basically we'll see when he gets here.

I hope Atlanta wins, but it's hard to bet against Tom and Bill.

Does the entire staff have input or is the head coach the be all end all?

Better luck next year. I'm hoping the Vikings reclaim the north though.

I guess it doesn't really matter. You can only play the teams that are on your schedule. They'll be in the national tourney and have the chance to prove people right or wrong depending on where you stand.

That's kind of silly. How do you know a team is great if they're not playing against other top teams?

I work with a guy from Duluth and we were talking after the first series in Duluth. At that time I told him I thought UMD had everything they needed to win the title and I still believe that to be true.

Just a flesh wound for a hockey coach at UND.

Is that the Duluth bus they're going after?

I am a little concerned. The first 3 games after Christmas we were 3-0 and everything was looking normal for our second half run. Since then we are 1-3 while getting outscored 16-9 and looking pretty bad in the 3 losses. It's one thing to lose a game, but we didn't look like we even belonged on the ice against Duluth and for most of the Friday game against Miami.

No catches in traffic or jump balls. Looks excellent with the ball in his hands. Any idea what the level of competition is that he was playing against.

Aside from the first shift not a lot reasons for optimism. Hope they figure out a way to turn it around.

You usually are what your record says you are.

One mistake, one goal against. It makes my brain hurt.

Nice hit by Gornall, need more of that.

He looked like the fastest guy on the field in the hudl film. I'm never really sure watching those since they're basically a highlight reel.

I like the way he plays. Maybe he wears a letter someday.

I don't know what to think watching the video. What do the guys with good football knowledge think? How does he look compared to what we already got?

Gardner

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Especially on the PK

Only when we do it.

They pushed back puck drop to 7:43