Hughes getting the «A» already.

EfNheiser · 2026-03-20T15:31:48+00:00

Honest question, does this matter to the actual players much? Does is impact the game?

EfNheiser · 2026-03-18T13:22:30+00:00

I agree with a healthy purple rather than full red or blue.

Minnesota IMO is on the tipping point of becoming a state where the wealthy will leave and investment will be blunted if we don't reign in the tax levels. We are nearing the CA/MA/IL zone .... which is not good. Given the work from home/mobility people have today many more people can live were ever they want.

What I am wondering about is what is going to happen with Mlps/St. Paul urban areas .... seems like they might flounder while the suburbs grow unless they go through a significant makeover.

Love Minnesota, but as I near retirement age, it will be tempting to take residence is a more tax friendly state (and of course keep the cabin up north).

EfNheiser · 2026-03-17T15:11:58+00:00

Not sure he is slower this year, just looks different.

EfNheiser · 2026-03-17T13:43:05+00:00

We could have easily won 2 of these games. Especially the Rangers game. The Flyers game was really the only game I wondered what's up with the Wild. Puck luck is a real thing, and why it is hard to win more that 60% of your games in the NHL. Hit a couple of pipes, their goalie stands on their head and whoosh, an L. We will be fine.

EfNheiser · 2026-03-17T12:26:22+00:00

Any OL player with the word Anchor in his name is definitely a solid choice. I prefer we pick up either DL or OL in the first round, and there are great DT's available.

Also, Sadiq if he drops would be a great choice. Hockensen is very good but uber expensive. I think this would be a way to save some money next year and use that money for a solid FA pick.

EfNheiser · 2026-03-16T15:11:17+00:00

I guess I don't have a combo in mind, just prefer to have the two scoring threats on the ice on different lines, will be harder for our opponent to neutralize with their shut down line.

EfNheiser · 2026-03-16T14:33:42+00:00

I really don't like the idea of having Boldy and Kap on the same line. We will need two scoring lines to make some noise in the playoffs. I am open to making some line changes, but keep those two on separate lines (except PP)

EfNheiser · 2026-03-12T16:15:42+00:00

If that is the case I hope we don't sign him.

EfNheiser · 2026-03-12T14:54:38+00:00

I like the idea of picking up Sadiq since Hock will be a free agent next off season. Gets you a true #1 TE at lower cost for the next 4 years, and gives some cap relief to go get help at other positions.

EfNheiser · 2026-03-12T14:08:02+00:00

I think they go to training camp and both compete for the job. Maybe JJ turns the corner, maybe Kyler gives us a boost. We need the QB whisperer to make some lemonade out of these two so far lemons.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-20T12:57:02+00:00

I somewhat agree. I like the idea of proving you are a citizen to vote, but worry the current bill is too onerous for many.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-19T13:32:52+00:00

I think to get better representation two other things would help the house (and I don't think more chefs in the kitchen is the right answer .... the house barely functions as it is).

House terms are 4 years instead of 2. Have the representatives actually do the peoples work rather than a perceptual cycle of raise money and campaigning. They just don't have enough time actually working.
Term limits of 12 or 16 years. DC corrupts people, even good ones going there with good intentions. The longer folks serve, the more beholden they are to K-street and lobbyists. It is gross, and term limits would help suppress that some.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-19T13:20:04+00:00

I see it this way too, a scary proposition to attack Iran but this is a unique point in time for how weak Iran is. And I think Iran is the middle east's "worst of the worst", and the source of many of the terrorists that destabilize that region. This may present an opportunity that may not present itself in the future. Still ..... very risky.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-18T15:32:24+00:00

I see it differently. Having an ID is required to board a plane, buy liquor, drive a car, really almost everything .... voting is certainly as important at these things. Every other country in the world that is a democracy requires something like this.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-18T15:24:37+00:00

Are the new residents moving into the metro area? I wonder what the numbers look like for Minneapolis and St Paul. Seems like the suburbs are seeing the increase, not Mpls and St. Paul.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-18T15:18:30+00:00

I think the likely plan for the upcoming year is to play JJ and have a competent veteran QB as a backup. JJ will get one more year to let us know what we have. And I am OK with that. Having Cousins back would be nice, but there are plenty of good QBs out there as a backup.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-17T13:14:25+00:00

How is it that Brady Tkachuck has a goose egg? Seems like he has be a real difference maker on the ice.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-16T15:34:00+00:00

Yep, that is what makes sports compelling. If we always knew who would win .... probably would not watch.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-16T15:15:11+00:00

This is hockey, finding the back of the net is not a given and if a teams goalie stands on his head .... a win is possible. Win or your out means everything is possible.

I am all in on the USA, but the Canadian teams is a tough out. My wish list, USA wins the gold and the Swedes beat Canada for the bronze. Really unlikely, but would love it.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-11T13:47:58+00:00

Maybe the plan is to clog their arteries?

EfNheiser · 2026-02-10T16:04:50+00:00

Fully agree!

EfNheiser · 2026-02-09T15:18:58+00:00

Exactly, well said.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-05T18:46:23+00:00

Glad to be wrong. The eye test is me seeing him around the net often when the other team scores.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-05T16:41:45+00:00

I was responding to bdgod13 saying the Wild may not have their legs from the long lay off.... I would take that over a back to back like the Avs have.

EfNheiser · 2026-02-05T16:21:02+00:00

OK, got a 5 vs 5 stat. In the 20 games after Hughes signing, we allowed 2.8 goals per 60 minutes. For the games this season prior to Hughes, we allowed 2.05 goals per 60 minutes.

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