It’s the most beautiful time to be a hockey fan. Every single supporter of every single team is in this blissful state of mind, hopeful for the best outcome and all the pucks to bounce their way.
As Minnesota Wild fans, we can dream of the Colorado Avalanche collapsing into a shadow of their projected selves, leading them to make some hasty roster decisions that turn sour very quickly as they battle for the fifth spot in the division. Or maybe the St. Louis Blues will feel the loss of Alex Pietrangelo like a dagger through the very heart of their blue line and will shrink back into the middling franchise that they have been destined to be forever.