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Our forwards aren't producing because they aren't the type of forwards that can take over games. Hence why we run through the D men. We don't win a lot of puck battles? I'm gonna have to disagree with you there. We are a dominant possession team and that reflects statistically. You don't hold possession more often than your opponent if you lose most battles.

Yes, we dump into the corner, grind out board battles and feed the points. We absolutely have the players for this kind of scheme because that is, to a T, how we've won games. We have the exact kind of players to run this kind of system -- hard working, grind it out forwards and dynamic defensemen. They have talent, but the type of forwards we have now, with the exception becoming Kawaguchi, aren't ones that can create their own space and make a play. So, we have a system that relies on hard work and puck control. An influx of playmaking and scoring can absolutely get this team to move forward because we have great D and goaltending and a group of hard workers.

I still absolutely think this team has had a lot of bad luck. Look at game tying goal last night. You make your own breaks and all that, but man, how many own goals do we have this season?

All of these things come down to forward talent, IMO. The system is geared towards our most talented players. We have a gaping hole of talent in the forward group, overall, with the upperclassmen. I 100% believe a guy like Adams needs players to set him up. Shane Gersich is the perfect example. We just don't have the forward talent to get the younger guys involved consistently.

Lolz wut?

"Most likely scenario"... He just said that he expects the team to improve next year and didn't mention the next steps, whatsoever. So, it's you taking it to the next step of saying we'll never be good with Bubbs. What makes you believe we can't be a powerhouse?

This. Two wins against a Top 8 PWR team is what we have to have.

The strides he's made from last year to this one are massive. He's helped Yon look like a player the past two weekends. Can't wait to see Gooch in year 3.

JBD

Johnson, Yon and Bowen are definitely going to be in a battle for a spot on a nightly basis. Right now, they play because we don't have enough healthy forwards.

I'm onboard with that, to a point. We don't have a lot of health right now though.

Your point is that Donovan will have a bigger inpact than our extra dman? Lol. You're comparing roleplayers to top 6 type players. And adding defensemen, to boot. Peski 100% deserves a spot on this team, so I'm not sure why he's included on your list.

I'll be very surprised if he makes a big impact for Wisconsin next season.

Sign me up. I'm all in.

It's also fair game for a coach to not tell you why he benched a player.

I agree. Should have it been done earlier in the year? Sure. But, when we're trying to stay alive in the race for anything at all, benching a center is not the best plan. I can see why he played.

Lol we have forwards, just not great ones.

It's a must. The AA title game is a fantastic atmosphere.

Who does UND have in the tournament? Anyone able to put together a list?

What would you have said to motivate his team?

Not saying I agree with it, by the way lol. Maybe because Rhett is already a senior and he's lost on that argument? Also, we actually have an extra defenseman. We don't have an extra forward.

He had a brutal turnover that directly lead to the first CC goal, but I don't think he was horrific the rest of the game, by any means. Maybe trying to send a message? Idk. Seems too late.

I'd add Scheel, Tychonick and maybe Kierstad, but yeah, that's depressing.

Goodness.

Close. Footed Yeti PJs and cocoa puffs.