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Yeah, he's fine skating forward, I was talking more lateral movement and quickness to find empty space. I agree his release isn't very good, too. Yeah, it bums me out when guys don't stick it out and try and get better to move into the lineup, but if you can step into a guaranteed role with another team, it can only help him potentially improve his pro stock. He needs to put up points.

Unfortunately, he's just not fast enough and/or skate well enough to get open to get that shot off, with regularity. Seems like a good kid and I hope he gets his shot at CC.

Yeah, I think those five are locks, Johnson included, until someone takes their spot. Bast and Kiersted battle for No. 6. I think Wolanin, Shaw and Colton play every night without injury. After that, Peski, Johnson, Bast and Kierstad battle for spots 4 through 6, with the sophomores getting the early leg up because of experience. Just my $0.02.

Absolutely. I love it.

Until proven otherwise, I think we go with what we know.... Wolanin, Shaw, Johnson, Peski, Colton... earn that 6th spot, boys.

Yeah, I don't see Olson sitting whatsoever. That kid showed some skill down the stretch and is solid in his role.

Classy response, Matej. Cheers in the USHL.

Good problem to have, the way I see it!

I guess I don't understand why you disagree. Rinks was the No. 2 all year. UND has always been a team to elevate players based on practice performance. If Tomek was playing better in practice, he would have been the No. 2.

He doesn't need it, but in defense of IHTINB, his source is as about as good as it gets. Take it, or leave it.

OF COURSE losing talent like Oshie and Toews will make someone NOT be a Hobey Baker winner, but Dunc was still one of our best players the next two years.

2 ....

I think what FS4L is saying is that it's far-fetched to presume they all come back, because that hasn't been the norm, of late. UND in 2016, BU this year and UMD this year are pretty strong examples.

We did alright after losing two NHL and one AHL defensemen. But, they also aren't returning an All-American, a drafted captain, another draft pick and a former USHL d-man of the year. LOL.... now after saying this, yes, yes they will and I am not upset, whatsoever about it!

I don't see Neal Pionk as being the key cog to keeping the NCHC as a powerhouse. My disdain for UMD exploded this year and I wish them no success, even if it's for a small slight of our league.

This made my day.

Man, I suck at this lol.

I say dock him one point and let him be in

I could, but it makes me go cross eyed.

Forwards -- Corey Perry, TJ Oshie, Johnny Toews, Patty Kane, Chris Keider, Sindey Crysby Defense -- Duncan Keith, Kevin Shattenkirk, Brent Burns, Justin Schultz

On one hand, that would make for a ridiculously fun weekend jammed together with the football game. On the other, you can put HC on another weekend and have two really busy weekends in GF.

First since 2012, right? Man, I cannot wait for that.

I told you I got lost in the mirror images! It's like a funhouse in here. Btw, that is my favorite meme of all time.

I've watched the four playoff games several times and the DU game at least 7. QU game about the same. Nothing wrong with looking back on a legendary season!