Sioux-per Villain

Miller has sucked since he got here. As I have stated many times, he's way too weak for the WCHA let alone a first liner for the Sioux. I'd rather have Walski skate out on that line.

Bummer, perhaps Hakstol will apply.

True, the Gophers do not get an automatic bid, however WCHA officials do their best to ensure they make it to the final five.

Considering preseason coaches polls, predicted finish of 1st in the league, and the potential of having several all americans, I'd say we are playing well below expectations, especially on defense. I expect a another split but hope for a sweep.

As I understand it, Oshie gets a one game suspension for violating team rules for fighting in an elevator. Radja gets an indefinite suspension for getting his ass kicked.

Unless JPL can stand on his head without taking a "Robbie Earl" dive, I'm sticking with a SCSU sweep...ugh, gasp, choke.... They're playing better than we are right now defensively and have more scoring depth. (Beat CC 4-2 and took Miami to OT 1-2) The only good that can come out of this prediction is that I'm usually wrong....

Don't these cops realize that if you hold it, you could damage the prostate gland, making it very difficult to get an erection, or even become aroused!

After our 3rd period performance against UNH, I would absolutely shocked if we were to sweep SCSU. I just hope we can get a split. Despite the up-coming weaker schedule, I predict a struggle the rest of the way for this team to gain home ice for the WCHA playoffs.

True, the gophers really suck right now but to me, our 9-7-1 isn't very impressive either. If we play defense like we did Sat night against SCSU this weekend, we'll be a .500 team.

Blais teams played with more speed, shot the puck often, and crashed the net. Many times they got caught deep but they always could come back. There's no way a Hakstol coached team is capable of that. 2 different styles, 2 different types of players being recruited. I personally liked the Blais system better for entertainment value and it won us more hardware.

Toews

I thought the defense for Lucia in College Hockey News coming from former players was weak given the fact that the only players coming out are players that will never make it in the NHL. Harrington and the Potulnys? Please... I doubt we'll hear from NHL mainstay Gophers who would damage potential future contract opportunity with Snow. http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2007/12/22_players.php I doubt we'll hear anything on the topic from Johnson, Kessel or Vanek unless they reiterate Snow's assessment......

Unfortunately, Mariucci Arena

I had heard from my gopher buddies he was this year's cancer in the locker room. Therefore I wish he would have stayed.

Yes, that is the list I meant. Hopefully we have some guys move up rapidly as we begin a stretch against some of the weaker teams in the league come January.

I wonder if it has ever happened before where no Sioux player was on the USCHO scoring stats list during the holiday break. I noticed there isn't a Mn player on the list either.

On the flip side, I don't think there's a team in the current field that can't beat us either.....Let's hope we begin our turn-around on the 28th. We still have an outside shot at a #1 seed and it starts with a sweep of UNH.

He's 2nd on the team in goals yet he has only 2 goals in the last 10 games. The problem is Kozek's consistency. My point is that we are not scoring consistently which is a problem. Do you not agree?

there lies the problem.....but I do agree that some line changing is in order. I do not agree however that Miller has upside potential unless he makes a visit to Roger Clemen's personal trainer.....Get Forney in there.

2 goals and zero assists in the last 10 games = "Big"?

I'd trade Lee for Jones in a heart beat!

good question but it's too painful to research for an answer....

I also wonder if "The Pact" has an option for a 1 year extension?

good question.....

I've said it many times only to get ripped for it. Miller sucks and he's weak!. Get Forney in there. There's no way he can be worse than Miller.