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We see it LITERALLY EVERY SEASON lol. The team goes through a tough stretch - "panic, fire bubbs, boo berry, team sucks, no pride, they should skate faster" ... blah, blah, blah - by the end of the season we're where we need to be.

No one is saying we're ok with it and it's also not true. "Crappy play".... well, sometimes teams just don't play well. And hey, give some credit to the other team on the ice, too. I completely disagree that our team isn't hustling. The team is working hard, but just in a rut. It happens. They are still together on the first set of D because they are our two best D men, who have shown in their careers here that they can play the game at the highest level. You're overreacting to a 7-game stretch. Bubbs is not, because that's what a head coach does.

Nor should he.

So, your example was a single one from 4 seasons ago? Some around here don't recognize that that the tough guy mentality isn't prevalent in coaching anymore. Bubbs is always juggling line combos and trying new guys in new places, so I am not sure where this "tough calls" discussion is coming from. We're 7 games into the season. What "tough call" does he need make at this point? Sitting Judd? Or, maybe you roll with a guy you're sure about even if he's struggling. Try and build his confidence since he's a leader on the team? Yet again, our fanbase wants our coach fired. And 7 games into the season in which we're 3-3-1, no less. In the same season where we've split (yes, I understand the QU Friday game) against two top 5 teams.

FS4L, is this where you're going with this? If so, I guess I can see your point, but my vibe around this is that people don't agree that we're trending that way.

Yes, I don't understand this narrative he speaks of so often

Except that that win actually went down as a win in the record book.

Much like Colton Poolman, upperclassmen always feel like they step up in games like this. I'll go Hainer.

Definitely not arguing they are a cupcake, just speaking in general. I am still thinking we can and should be able to handle it.

Certainly not belittling ASU, but Quinny and Minny feel like a different level than the Devils. We'll see. I am still very confident in this team's ability to shut other teams down. It's only Game 7!

Absolute clown show. It's not even remotely debatable. As soon as the ref sees that, it's a five. No questions asked. Clymer was absolutely horrendous all weekend.

Correct. UND wanted him to come next year.

I'm sorry, but you guys are nuts to think that Judd won't be playing any time soon.

Kid has every bit of skill, power, speed, effort .... just hasn't put it all together consistently. Not sure if he ever will. We've all seen how dominant he can be in flashes. Doesn't feel like it's lack of effort. Not sure what it is.

Pretty sure he's got a network pass to one of the analytic sites

Oh, I totally get it. Still wish we had Cole in the pipeline, but it is what it is.

No, but it was absolutely the right call. Clearly spun Kunz's helmet around in the scrum. I didn't see a face mask by any of our guys on the play and if there was one, it definitely was not to the level of Cooley's.

It's all the rage in the NHL. Apparently Pitlick, like me, didn't know it was a penalty hahaha.

What are they saying?? Clymer was SUCH a clown tonight. Defended the facemask on Cooley and said the GWG was gonna be called back for interference. Absolute trash.

What an insane weekend of hockey. At the end of the day, we got outplayed for big chunks, but we were 1:24 short of sweeping the No. 1 team in the country on their home ice. Battle tested, boys and girls. Battle tested.

Anyone still want Cole Spicer over Sendo? Edit: Sorry, @scpa0305. I had to lol. Just really happy for him to pot a goal like that.

Yep. I was sitting behind the net up in the box and it may have been the loudest I've ever heard the pipe. Far side pipe and in.

I don't disagree, but I guess I'm not wholly worried about their full team depth. I think we can roll out guys like Caulfield, Kunz, Strinden, Ness, Portz, Albrecht, etc., and still be confident in their effort and defense.

Silky mitts. Maybe we see Blake walk a Gopher or two this weekend? My guess is the kid understands exactly what this weekend means. He'll be ready to go.

I mean, I don't think we've played great defensively this year, but I think we're a step above MSU