Well, the Wild's team speed was evident last night, but is it going to play that way once the playoffs get here? Again, I watched as Granlund, Zucker, Spurgeon and Pominville get pushed off the puck with a simple shoulder. Granted, Granlund keeps with it and just skates between the legs of people to steal the puck and Zucker's speed is still outstanding. But the abuse that they take over the entire season, will they still have anything left come playoff time. Even Coyle is getting out-muscled right now. I am holding skepticism for the playoffs (but still enjoying the season, it's a lot of fun). What does the Wild need for the playoff push, and how do they do it?
I'm also counting the days until we see the names EEK, Tuch and Greenway on the roster as regulars. |