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Kristo scoring potential will get him to the next level, as soon as he isn't a liability on defense in the Pros. That's what I'm reading about him. Miller really hasn't scored for the Rangers, but he sure had a great 1'st impression, scoring 2 in his first game. That bought him another 20. Now is it better for him to play 5 - 6 minutes for the Rangers, or play 20 for the Wolfpack in the AHL.

Biz - I was compairing Miller & Kristo to each other NOW. I'm a fan of the Rangers so I follow both of them pretty close. I was hoping the Kristo would get a shot right away at the beginning of the year. But his play away from the puck was not as strong defensively. Miller was stronger on the boards. Miller seems to be the bubble boy for the Rangers this year, and Kristo will probably be right behind him. Now Kristo is leading the Wolfpack in points and goals, very much how Nelson did for the Sound Tigers last year. If he keeps scoring goals, he'll get his call up sooner or later.

The way it reads in Calgary is that Tamboleavi wanted to play with his best friend, on the leading team in juniors. So he forced them to trade for him, and they did. It's easier playing against younger, smaller, opponents. That's a given looking at his first game. He just wasn't ready for this level of hockey, it's easier to play with your buddies and not have to go to school. By the looks of it he checked out weeks ago.

4life - can't blame Miller. He bolted after his stock rose as a #1 pick. I'm not sure the Rangers didn't sway his decision, even though they said it was up to him. I'm just saying Miller had some options that played in his favor. He got to play for the Rangers at Traverse City tournament with the rest of the Prospects, and attend a Pro Training Camp. He plays his 1 year in junior, then started his entry level contract the next year playing in the AHL, and got bumped up and played 26 games for the Rangers. Do I forgive him leaving us at the last minute NO. Has he produced a lot of points for the Rangers not really. Personally I think he would have been better served playing at UND for 2 years. However, Kristo played 4 years, and Miller has outplayed him so far this year, and is again on the Rangers roster. So I'll have to tip my hat to Miller, for making the jump, and getting his money sooner, plus his next $1M contract will be 2 years sooner.

Good choice. Will his team play the Force?

Rocco - Friday Caggiula - Saturday

He would have been a good player for the Sioux, but lets face it he was no Parise, Toews, or Oshie.

It looks like he will do better playing against 16-19 year old in juniors in Canada. His numbers will look better playing 80 games a year, he scored a goal and 3 assists in his first game. He will be allowed to attend the Rangers training camp and play for them at Traverse City, which I don't think the NCAA allows. But will he add the muscle to play at the next level? Even the Rangers said he would need 4 years to fill out. Now they will have to sign him in 2 if he's ready. Time will tell. Miller fast track to the NHL, and he is getting his larger paychecks sooner. So you really can't blame him as a 20 year old. His next contract will be 2 years sooner had he played for the Sioux.

Is what it is. Let's face it. Every game I watched him, he just looked like he wasn't strong enough to play NCAA hockey. I've lost count how many times he went to the bench with his tail between his legs after getting hit.

It depends these tickets where the toughest to find EVER, but I wouldn't be surprised if 1000 UND fans are there!!!

YES! YES! YES! Wife just called, and said she found 2 tickets for Saturday right behind the net!!! New meaning to "The Good Wife"

..... there's always "F U Gophers!!!" My luck there will be kids in front of me, I wouldn't be able to shout it from the roof tops!! There's always alot of Green & White at this game, so we should all be on the same page. Is there a bar where everyone is meeting before the game?

To Kind don't you think?

Who has tickets for this game? How many Sioux Fans got scalped to see the Sioux Sweep the Rodents this weekend?

There's always "YOU WONT PLAY US" followed up by " YOU WILL LOSE"