Greyeagle

dagies - Here is my take. I think the Cannucks suystem was pretty simple - when forechecking they wanted to drive the Wild D'men into the 11th row. They (the Wild) will never admit to it, but I think they were hearing footsteps and then they'd just throw the puck. Who could blame them? Would you want that animal Bertuzzi putting you through the boards. Anyway. the high forward for Vancouver seemed to play like a third D'men in the center of the ice and look to pick off a pass. This high forward also allowed for the defensemen to pinch big time. If the puck was played along the wall the Cannuck D'men would pinch without worrying about odd-man rushes. Once they got control the other forward would then jump into the play. It was almost like an offensive zone trap, IMO. The Wild was successful when making quick. shorter passes to get the puck out or sending a forward out behind the D to force them off the line. Or, I'm full of dung.

The Legg goal was my first thought too. Two NC's makes it easy to forget - or at least look past - Legg scoring on DeBus. It will take a lot more than that (unfortunately for you guys) to get rid of me.

One of the MN cheerchicks who is a POI regular. Just me taking an unnecessary shot at dagies! I could not resist when he said he was in disguise. PCM - thanks for the imagery!

Cheerprincess??

Speaking of a low brain-to-weight ratio. In the last two periods of game seven for the Wild: Period 2: 4 shots / one goal Period 3: 6 shots / three goals. Guess who will be looking for a job next October?

Ronning sits. Gets a pair. Laaksonin sits. He scores. Dupios sits (while hurt). Throws a crooked number up. Guys will be begging Jauques to sit for a game.

I'm just looking out for Zach's best interests.

I hope the Wild draft him and throws a ton of cash at him! He needs to make the next step and the Wild should ensure this happens.

Beer - the great ambassador! Did you see the thread in USCHO regardng a golf outing? Probalby a long drive but thought I'd give you a heads up. Truely an incredible run.

Goon - Are we allowed to agree? I hope they turn MJ loose in the last 5 minutes against the Vancouvers.

Preach on. Watching the (st)Rangers take the gas pipe year after year after year after year is just heart warming. Almost as much fun as watching the Flyers choke on a chicken bone during the playoffs. I don't mind the Avs (it's a Sakic thing, I love his game) as much. The Sens-Devil matchup will be fun to watch! GO WILD!

Great point on the puck control. I went to one Wild game - My son and I got there early to watch them warm-up. It's amazing to watch them pass the puck back and forth and to see (live) how much zip they put on the puck. They do nothing half a$$ed out there. Last year we had two "special guests" skate with us during a POI game (I'm not supposed to name names, but they are both from Duluth, one graduated last year and played D, the other this year and (maybe ) got his first goal in college & neither is considered highly skilled) and they schooled us when they had the puck. Simply amazing to have a guy go past me that fast, usually I have time to turn around before they score. dagies - got your e-mail, but I will need some time to get back to you. No problem though.

I think Vancouver's size is causing the Wild (ahem) big problems. My fear is the longer this series goes the more the advantage goes to Vancouver because of the size advantage.

Bertuzzi is an angel compared to Cooke. Nice slash and run there big guy. Disgusting.

Get bent.

Maybe some JBSU "math?"

I agree. Added bonus to have a vested rooting interest in one of them. The Blues look comatose.

You're going to have a looooooooong wait for that one. Gophers play nice.......Pfffffffffffttttttttttt. Sicatoka - I've already addressed this. The sandbox is empty and we've taken our toys home.

Then right now, the Gophers choose not to play!

You can take MN off your list, a player has left the team. Next!

The Gophers respectfully decline to play, they have taken their toys from the sandbox and last seen they were heading home. Edit - You must have looked long and hard for a worthy "departure" from AA.

MN can bring the "riot consultants."

Hey guy with the squid - no worries.

BC should be a title contender and Yale is not bad (I hear they put up a good fight ), so much for the cupcake arguement next year. MN Northstar - Just an FYI, but MSU-Mankato is "Cindy."

The guy with the moose? I'm now the guy with the moose as his icon? Come on Goon, throw me a bone here.