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I forgot Hoff, but I am not sure that I need him in the lineup, at this point. I like Smith and Gornall's energy a lot. I kept Brock there just for the spark factor.

100% agree.

In all honesty, I forgot about Hoff. With that said, I am not sure I'd prefer him over anyone at this point.

Good points on all. I just think putting Jost and Boeser back together could spark Brock. I also definitely see that having these two and Gersh together creates a lack of depth, for sure. That being said, I still say we give it a shot. This is how I'd go: Gersh Jost Boeser Pogo Gardner JJ Yon Bowen Gornall Smith Simo Olson

Moy's bracketology with this week looked at two scenarios, one that brought attendance into play more than they other. But, he stuck with the rankings and less movement. In this "attendance" bracket, he had Minny in Fargo, but brought WMU over and didn't account for the intraconference match up, for some reason. This is what he went with: East Regional (Providence): 14 Boston College vs. 3 Harvard 11 Union vs. 8 Providence Northeast Regional (Manchester): 13 Cornell vs. 4 Minnesota 12 St. Cloud State vs. 5 Boston University Midwest Regional (Cincinnati): 15 Air Force vs. 2 Denver 9 Massachusetts-Lowell vs. 7 Western Michigan West Regional (Fargo): 16 Bemidji State vs. 1 Minnesota-Duluth 10 North Dakota vs. 6 Penn State That East Regional is BRUTAL. Oof, I'd want to avoid that.

He was with Gersich and Pogo when he went down. That was back when we were scoring goals, so I wouldn't mind sticking with that. Does Bubbs bring Smith or Gornall up into the Top 6 again this weekend with Jost? Personally, I'd like to give the Boeser, Jost, Gersich line another shot.

Same here on both thoughts.

YESSSSS. Let's FREAKING GO.

AHHHHHH WHY CAN'T IT BE FRIDAY??? This weekend feels like a big one. I think the idea of getting Jost back and with the team having been in a scoring slump gives me the premonition that we are going to break out.

No promises.

^^^ Precisely.

So, when you play professionally, you're not allowed to have feelings. Good to know. LOL

100% agree. When we play a full 60, we are as good as anyone and can absolutely sweep Western.

They're the No. 5 team in the PWR. A split would be good things for us.

Saw that, but then said it would destroy bracket integrity. I'm glad he stuck with the best one in those terms

From what I've seen, they seem to be less physical and more dynamic this season then the past few. That being said, Lawson will be loud for us. They know they have the defending champs in their barn and they want to make a statement that they are for real. We need to be really, really good next week to sweep.

Fun? That's not my definition of fun. That's stressful haha. Yes, that would be pretty nuts.

Of course it is, but we still have 9 days again until we get to watch our boys. What else are we gonna do? lol

It's not because either team stands out to me over the other, it's because I don't want to play the Gophers in the first round. Too much acid reflux LOL

Moy's Brackets this week: East Regional (Providence): 14 Vermont vs. 4 Minnesota 10 Boston College vs. 7 Union Northeast Regional (Manchester): 13 Cornell vs. 3 Boston University 12 Massachusetts-Lowell vs. 5 Harvard Midwest Regional (Cincinnati): 15 Air Force vs. 2 Denver 11 Penn State vs. 6 Western Michigan West Regional (Fargo): 16 Bemidji State vs. 1 Minnesota-Duluth 9 North Dakota vs. 8 Providence Again, not easy, but I'd rather face Providence in the first round than Minnesota. That East region is rough.

Sweep WMU and I think we are in (outside of losing out). CC? I don't think we'd play them unless they make it to the Frozen Faceoff. Omaha is good. We are better, but those are games we need. They are in desperation mode, too.

That's fair. Guess I'm just seeing each game as a way to get to Fargo, not to solidify NCHC rankings. One in the same is fine with me, too.

I'm in full-on, survival mode for the National Tournament. Honestly, the conference is moot to me, right now. Getting home ice would be great, but just get in to the tourney. That's all I care about

Definitely. That and a lack of overall continuity and chemistry. Bubbs seems to have to keep finding sparks.

Good for you. I despise NDSU. I will make fun of them with any chance I get lol.