By Bryan Reynolds -
No one likes to lose, especially coaches. Especially first year coaches who weren't given a chance. No one here wants anything but the best for this team and for the coach. At the same time, if the players are giving up, it is difficult to blame them. Looking at the roster, you would think the guys up in the NHL, who likely shouldn't be, would be playing for their jobs.
Yeo mentioned that he had five or six guys who were playing like "it might be nice to win." If those guys are NHL level players, they need to be benched. If they are AHL level players, then send them back. The stance at Hockey Wilderness is clear... don't win, but don't look stupid losing.
Last Week
How last week went depends completely on your thinking for the rest of the season. If you still think the Wild have a chance at the playoffs, it wasn't a good week. Heck, if all you want to do is see some well played hockey, last week wasn't the greatest. However, if you're on board with the Dive for Top Five, it was a decent week.
There weren't many positives to build on for the Let's Win a Couple crowd, either. Harding is hurt, Clutterbuck is hurt, Koivu isn't coming back... rough four weeks ahead if your goal is to see wins.
The Week Ahead
The Stars are going to come in ready to win.
Likely not. At all.
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