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Agreed. His post-game interview was pretty much exactly that. Criticized the team for being asleep during the first, or something to that effect. I was like "woah...alright".

We're buyers at the deadline only if the return is exactly what the team needs long term. Just making it into the playoffs this year would be enough success all things considered. If that can be done with the assets on hand, why mess with the magic formula? It is absolutely clear right now that whatever parameters JBott and HCPH are operating under are working and they need to stick with the plan. And if keeping the first round picks we have gives us depth for the next decade - you stay with that plan instead of some heroic run into the second round that in the bigger context will mean nothing. You don't make a move right now unless it's a move for the long-term...period. That's it. There's no need to think about it any further IMHO.

Yeah, that's the first and only thought through my head when I read the question.

When did the game end? I'm still online talking about it. They're about as fun as it gets.

If they're relying on Nylander to make it out of the AHL, then this is all they'll ever be. JBotts needs a better plan than Nylander (and I suspect he has one).

I don't care about Risto's stupid plays, he's a core member of the team - I think he's part of the "character" and "soul". They can't get rid of him.

I love all of the responses!

You could land a spaceship on Rob Ray's forehead.

What a f$#king game.

That was fricking awesome! Trade Samson! Send down Tage!

Larry get the empty net!

Did I say that was awesome? That was AWESOME!

POMMERS! That was awesome!.

KO is looking pretty good.

Sam, how the F*** do you miss that pass.

I saw that. Too bad the goalie did, too. It would have been pretty.

Skinner clearly respects Dahlin. I think we're golden.

McCabe should be instructed not to attempt passes in the offensive zone...just shots.

The officials have been much more in the way this game than usual, at least it seems to me.

I almost wonder if they may have eaten into Minnesota's stamina. It could be a little more even.

'Tis the season! Ho! Ho! Ho!

That goal was Ullmark's fault. He wasn't focused.

So, if Dahlin's physical development follows Eichel's...OMG.

If nothing else, this game is like a coming out party for Dahlin.