Why would if take that long (see Spirko video).
Actually, I'm quite sure that this is true.
Here are my Gopher thoughts.
Kessel will be the leading freshman goal scorer. Toews because of his end to end style of play will be the leading freshman point scorer. Kessel is the real deal.
I would say Minnesota will be good offensively, however, I suspect that Wheeler will disappoint based on his performance at Green Bay (admittedly a bad team). Just because Gretzky was a great player doesn't make him a great scout.
Also will the real Irmen & Potulny please come forward. If they play like the second half, the Gophers will be hurting. I believe they will play like the first half.
Hirsch is the big question mark. Either way he deserves a better coach than Lucia. Let me explain. The kid is either mentally ill, and should have NEVER played in the frozed four OR he just did something dumb and Lucia was out of control in trying to control the media (not allowing the footage to be shown).
I see the Gophs finishing 3 or 4, but making a run late. Defense and physical play will be the issue.