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Wild Starting Strong (like last year), can they keep it up?

Scott M

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The math doesn't lie, the Wild is on pace to go 82-0.

Last year the started strong and then got hit by injuries. Can they do better this year?

Any predictions for the year? I still think they are 5-8 seed.

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I agree with you, Tonka Boy. We've been building a team for years and now it is go time. The acquisitions that were made the last couple of years have put us up there with the other contenders. And like any team in the NHL, staying healthy determines your season's fate.

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[in robotic monotone voice] I think Backstrom's save percentage will remain at 98%. I think his goals against average will lead the league. Demitra, Gaborik and Walls are the best first line in the league. I really believe this team can go 82-0. Jacques Lemaire is brilliant. Doug Risebrough's moves have been genius. I think the Wild will win 3 Stanley Cups in a row. The only thing that can stop them is injury or getting complacent.

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Well, they are the last undefeated team in the NHL. I would like to see how they react once they get their first losing streak or if Backstrom struggles between the pipes. I said before that they would be a 5 seed and I am sticking to it. Don't get me wrong I hope they finish #1 but I still say 5. They are 5-0 and Gabby hasn't gotten hot yet. Go Wild!!

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The team seams to come and go with gabby. If he is hurt like last year, we will struggle. If he is healthy for the whole year(yeah right) then look out. We will be very tough.

But it comes down to scoring in the playoffs, we struggle every year.

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