If anyone has watched Gornall in any of his 6 games played this season including last night he effort is relentless. He maximizes his potential almost every night he plays. Can't say that about many other guys. He is a perfect fit with Bowen and Yon.
My 2 as well. Wilke has played better lately than Olson. Hoff is a better centerman than Simo and has no problem moving to a wing if needed. I'll have Goon get on the Bat-phone to Berry to let him know what to do.
If all forwards are healthy pick 2 from this group to sit...Wilke, Olson, Hoff and Simo. Gardner should sit IMO but he won't. He's been atrocious for weeks now.
Definitely can't pick UND to win at this stage but will be in 110 as usual cheering and hoping for a victory.
............and I'm putting AZSIOUX on notice as official game thread starter if UND gets swept.
It's a given Jost won't play. I expect someone not named Rinks in net. Smith needs to play. Wolanin needs to sit.
Years ahead? I must have missed that part. Winning Natty every year? Missed that one too. This year this team is what their record is......that's not arguable. 2 wins in last 11 home game. 9 wins in last 23 or 24 games. 1 goal in last 120+ minutes. Those aren't fictitious numbers. It's their reality.
Pessimistic and realistic are two completely different things. 1 goal in the last 120+ minutes of hockey doesn't scream production from this group of assembled "talent"...and BTW that goal was by a Dman...on the PP...as he crashed the net.