No way does Minny miss. Yes, they have a tough schedule. That doesn't mean squat. Yes, they are the hottest team in the NHL - that also means squat.
The Edmonton Oilers pissed off the hockey Gods by embracing losing, and laughing and smirking through all those draft lotteries and subsequent drafts. They are being punished.
What better way to kick them in the nuts then by their provincial rival showing them how it is done and getting to the playoffs way ahead of schedule, and they once again looking like one of the favorites to pick 1st overall?
How about adding Dubynk - a pretty decent goalie they screwed up, who they blamed for ALL their woes and was scapegoated off that team only to then lead another team into the playoffs?
I don't need to know how good Minny is, or how tough their schedule is. All I know is that Wild will make it because Edmonton is no good and is being further embarrassed.
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