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Cant we all just agree that I am the asshole? Seems to work at my family gatherings As for me being rumor police, I normally dont care I have been around too long but considering what came about the last time Tyler was an issue (4 alarm flamefests on multiple boards and lots of speculation on his health and attitude...much like in here) I just figured it would be easier to wait until he was actually dismissed before any board explodes. In all seriousness I was not trying to tell you how to run your board or whatever I was just making a suggestion. I apologize if I offended anyone. As for my post count...way back in the day I posted on here for a few months, I was not well received On the topic of Tyler, there is all sorts of things that lead to the dismissal. The game last Friday where he dogged it was the final straw. It is too bad, but believe me while his mental issues are part of it, he brought a lot of this on himself. Anyways again I am sorry about my posting earlier.

Its not that I dont trust you bucky, I know you have your sources...but it aint official until Lucia says it himself and you know that. Plus seeing as this discussion always leads to some real bad fighting and mocking might as well put it off til we have official confirmation from the team.

I dont post here, and I wont again in any other topic but I think it would be better if this subject was not talked about until it is official. Rumors like this do nothing for anyone.

First of all, this claim that Gopher fans are pumping up Kessel is ludicrous. Kessel has been the talk of American Hockey for what 3 years now? He was being touted long before he committed to Minnesota, so lets not act like the hype is all Gopher based. Hell it was Sconnie based way more than Gopher based, until it became clear he would rather join a convent than play for Eaves Gopher fans are excited, but they arent even close to the reason that Kessel is the household name he is right now. Second, not to be insulting, but for all intents and purposes the Parise vs. Vanek debate is a wash. Parise had the better all around game but Vanek won the big games. I loved watching Parise (Bochenski more but I digress) and loved watching Vanek, but I wouldnt have traded Thomas for Zach. Thomas' freshmen year was nothing short of outstanding and his clutch goals made up for his lack of defense. I havent seen Toews play, and only seen bits of Kessel play so I have no clue who will be better. But some of the excuses put forth in this thread as to why Kessel might outscore Toews are unfounded. Who cares anyway, if Toews has 10 less goals but leads you to a title will it matter how much he scored? Hell I dont care if Kessel scores only 1 goal all year if that 1 goal is in Milwaukee

First of all...chances are it is USA Hockey that is setting up the whole press conference/conference call. This kid is a media circus for the USNDP and they are most likely gonna use that to their advantage however they can. Second, I believe it was scouts (or perhaps the coach of the U18 squad) who was quoted as saying that Kessel was the best American borne player since Mike Madano. It isn't like Dubay is making this stuff up. But hey, don't let the facts get in the way eh boys

Uhhh...its not the Gopher fans (especially on POI) talking smack so I dont know what you are talking about. Hell you guys are saying worse things about UND than any Gopher fan has yet this year. But hey whatever makes you feel better...feel free to make things up

Jesus...according to that tool you guys have already lost all the best upcoming recruits...that must suck Whats funny is that Hakstol is coaching all Blais recruits and they are playing bad but it is his fault. Shouldn't it be Blais' for recruiting them? I mean it will be Hak's fault when his recruits suck (which is inevitable according to some of you) for him shouldn't Blais be held to the same standard? To be serious for a second, while I think UND jumped the gun hiring Hak so quickly I dont think he has done anything to have the fans calling for his head. While some fans on USCHO chose to ignore it, the losses UND had were huge. Add in a new coach and the year was going to be rough. You just have to grin and bear it and hope things get better. I got in fights with lots of idiots on POI last season when the Gophs started slow but you guys are actually worse. Settle down and just enjoy the season. It is only a game and there are greater tragedies in this world. So the Sioux lost, big friggin deal. I think you guys will live. I am sure you guys will flame me to high heaven but sometimes it helps to put things into perspective. JMHO though.

As we all know, defensive motivation means nothing in the NHL if you can score lots of points. It isnt worth the argument again, but we could list tons of superstars who never sniffed their own defensive zone. (not to say Vanek is even close to that level just saying) Vanek seems to be suffering from "Tyler Arnanson" syndrome

Zelkin was anything but consistant. Lots of penalties to start, then no penalties...it is annoying but he is new so I give him a bit of leeway. (he reminds me of Don Adam which is never good) I also think it is a bit off to say that officials are biased...I mean come on seriously do you really think the refs have it in for UND? What purpose would they have to screw over UND?

I wasn't going to post...I just find it funny how much whining has gone on over 1 friggin quote. Sorry if that bugs you. Of course I talked no smack, didnt rip on the Sioux in any way and didnt even really rip into the fans who are way overreacting...but you are right, I am being loudmouthed. Seriously you have some thin skin. Nice job though avoiding the point I made...nice use of straw men to change the subject As for showing up at your board...when you and your fellow SS faithful leave POI I am sure most of us will stop reading here...til then (or until such time as the administer makes this a Sioux Only site) you are stuck with us

It is pretty much par for the course at BC to have that many tickets available so I doubt INCH will make a comment cause they could every week

I post on POI, as does Slap Shot. Actually I think TC posts on their every so often as well...or it is someone with a similar name. Nice try though buddy Of course no one on this board ever ventures to POI to talk smack or whine...NOT A SINGLE ONE OF YOU! (ok I cant even try and say that with a straight face ) To be serious for a second...why are you all so bent out of shape over Lucia's quote? All he was saying (so it would seem) is that as of late UND has had more fights than anyone...I bet if you check the stats it turns out to be true. If you ever hear him interviewed he never has anything but good to say about UND and yet you blow this quote up out of context. That is fine I guess, just seems rather hypocritical considering Blaiser made backhanded comments ALL THE TIME! If you honestly think Lucia has no respect for the UND program then you are either ignorant or blinded by hatred. He holds UND in the highest regards and always talks about that series being one of the measuring sticks for his squad. (even going back to his CC days) Sorry if that offends people, but considering the nature of this rivalry I dont think anything said by any of the coaches of late is that bad. I mean Jack Parker has a lot of worse things to say about BC than Blais or Lucia ever had to say about Minne or UND.

Its all those Minnesota boys you always have...damn turncoats

First off, IIRC BArry Tallackson is from like Detroit Lakes not North Dakota. The Devils site is wrong. Second, I am very surprised by this. I figured he wouldnt leave until after next year. Best of luck Zach!