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I agree with this in general, but the boys on the team understand the community, understand the fanbase, history, etc. It's always spoken, and it's written on the walls. Bubs not yelling at them is not the reason they didn't beat Omaha on Friday.

Yeah, ZERO coaches do that now. None. Zero. Zilch. Mike Babcock is on line two for you.

What don't you understand? You said the coach should yell at them and break their sticks. You suggest that's how this team would win more playoff games. Is that your approach?

Tell me. How are you "fixing the team" this year? How are you "fixing the program overall"? Would love the insight.

Buddy, I think it's fine if you think that's how a coach should do things now, but it's just not like that anymore. It's been 20 years. Time to adapt.

Yeah, that'll do it

You've said this a couple times, but maybe we can define it? What defines a "late-season slump" for you? Two months? One month? let's take a look further: 23-24: Went 4-3 in March, swept in Omaha a week after winning the Penrose. I can see this as being a slump for a team with 26 wins. Still can right the ship -- Verdict: Slump 22-23: Played their best hockey down the stretch, IMO. 5-2-2 in their last 9 games after being swept by DU. Missed tourney. Verdict: No slump 21-22: 10-4 in Feb and March, but lost in Frozen Faceoff semis, and lost first round of NCAAs to Notre Dame in OT. Verdict: No slump 20-21: 9-2 in Feb and March. Lost 5OT game to UMD. Verdict: No slump 19-20: 12-4-2 in the second half, won the Penrose, won last game after being 6-2-1 in Feb, Mar. World shut down. Verdict: No slump 18-19: Bad all year 17-18: Mediocre year, 5-5-2 in Feb, Mar. Won their last game, oddly enough, against UMD in the Frozen Faceoff third place game. Verdict: Slump 16-17: February they weren't good going 2-4, but they won 5 straight to win in March before losing in Frozen Faceoff semis and having an OT loss, which I don't think was a loss, to BU in the NCAAs. Verdict: No slump 15-16: Ended pretty good. Verdict: No slump So, 2 slump ending to seasons in 10. Thoughts? Personally, I think there are plenty of normal explanations.

That's a take.

FYP

What I think CC does well is outwork their important. Omaha is very similar in that vein. If UND can keep them to the outside and clear first rebound, I'm not worried. I think this team is SO much better when we score first. We're a team that can absolutely blow a team away once they get rolling.

Latkoczy made a lot of good saves, but CC doesn't generally, IMO, really generate a ton of Grade As. They seem to rely on their great speed, ridiculously heavy forecheck, and chaos in front of the net. Works great for them.

Back on track.... I watched a majority of those CC/Omaha games and CC wholly controlled play in all three. With that said, I was considering why Omaha swept us a few weeks back. One missing piece was Mr. Zmolek. I think this kid is an absolute anchor to this team. I'm excited for Friday.

Not arguing any of that at all lol, but he's a proven HOF coach.

Really? 9th all-time with 739 wins, 56 playoff wins, 2 Jack Adams Awards (one in 16-17), made the Cup final twice. He's a great coach whether you agree with his style or not.

And that's not real. If we win, we'll be in Sioux Falls.

I'd be very surprised to hear we don't bring in a portal tendy is Luddy signs.

I think Blake should definitely get in the hat trick. Could even win if the vote split happens.

HA! Well done.

AWESOME. I know we all felt this was coming, but it's very cool to see. #HobeyBlaker

And all of it will be annoying. Our fanbase is whiny and often conspiratorial lol.

Couple of big things to think about that, however. This isn't the Final Five from back in the day. UND alone drives the attendance. With the Frozen Four back in St. Paul, I know people who are holding out for those as those will likely be largely overpriced. Aren't tickets to regular season games at the REA more than $100 for lower bowl?

It's $100 for three hockey games lol. And for three college hockey games, that's pretty affordable. Anyway, we're going in circles. Moooooving on. Just like we're going to be mooooving on to the regional after beating the Red Cows in the semi final (see what I did there?) and then either DU or Clown in the Final

$30 a game is too much? For a college hockey game? Regardless, that's you, boo boo. I'm pumped for it.

I'm sure there are many, many people who think $100 for three games is expensive. I am one who is super pumped for that price.

Yeah, I didn't see any $65 sessions on there as of this morning. Now only the $95 left, but there are plenty. Getting my tickets tonight through the Wild ticketmaster page where the packages are available.