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Dan Wallace
Joined: 09.15.2005

May 4 @ 12:02 PM ET
Dan Wallace: Comeback Kids
Shady1962
Joined: 02.06.2021

May 4 @ 12:37 PM ET
Very entertaining game last night! Just remember that the playoffs are a very different animal.
MnGump
Minnesota Wild
Location: Columbus, MN
Joined: 06.21.2012

May 4 @ 2:27 PM ET
If nothing else the entertainment value with this squad is through the roof... It's been fun to watch no doubt. I just keep thinking "build on this"... make it bigger, make it better.. This is just a stepping stone is what i'm hoping. I'd much rather Billy make moves to continue solidifying the future of this franchise than to go the Chucky Fletcher route of selling the farm to win NOW...

It should be an interesting last week of the regular season as well as post season, but no matter where these guys end up, i'm already chalking this up to a successful season nonetheless...
Gusrichards
Season Ticket Holder
Minnesota Wild
Location: Duluth, MN
Joined: 02.22.2012

May 4 @ 2:42 PM ET
I can honestly say that I almost shut the game off at the 2nd period. Really, the only reason that I decided to keep watching was to see if things got more outta hand and the fists started flying even more. Was not expecting that comeback at all.

I am also starting to believe that Evason should definitely get some votes for Coach of the Year. He and his staff really seem to have the pulse of the team, and know what line changes are needed throughout the game. You can see the purpose behind most of changes when he moves guys up and down the lineup mid game.

It's funny, the Wild still really are not an overly skilled team, but the skill level through all 4 lines seems to be better than I can ever remember. Guerin should also get some mention as GM of the Year, albeit I know that there are a couple of GMs that should garner that over BG. But like Gump said, they are building something good here, they just can't let off the pedal. Just keep climbing the ladder.
MNHawksfan
Joined: 05.17.2015

May 4 @ 5:00 PM ET
Well said Gus. The thing about this team is they are playing together! They believe in each other and as they stated on the broadcast last night have been coming from behind in games all year. That's a mentality more than it is based on talent alone.
Colorado and Vegas lovers can hate, the WILD have shown they can beat those teams and you know they in the head of the Vegas players after beating them yet again!
MnGump
Minnesota Wild
Location: Columbus, MN
Joined: 06.21.2012

May 5 @ 12:52 PM ET
great points gents... Team effort, guys really gelling together no matter where Evason moves them... I mean there has to be a pretty damn good reason Hartman agreed to such a low paying contract in order to stay in Minny... Not saying he could have scored 4 or 5 million per year somewhere else, but he certainly could have entertained 2 to 3+ for another organization. He's had a very solid season.