QA with Eric Johnson

Just to further rub it in to Wilks, check out this from Eric Johnson, St. Louis Blue:

Question from Paul Christensen: Who was your favorite NHL team growing up?
A: Since the North Stars moved when I was really young, I ended up cheering for the Vancouver Canucks. I loved Pavel Bure, so I cheered for them. But I also loved the Gophers seeing as there really was no other hockey team in Minnesota.....

I think the Gophers are going to win the national championship this year. Frazee is going to be a rock for them in net; he is going to be the factor and I think he is going to have a monster year this season. They will have no trouble scoring goals. [Kyle] Okposo, Barriball, [Ryan] Stoa, [Blake] Wheeler and [Ben] Gordon will all have great years up front. The defense is inexperienced, but [Derek] Peltier is a quiet leader and a tremendous hockey player. [David] Fischer will have a good year and [Brian] Schack will be solid. They have some younger guys too, but they are all really skilled. I think they will be in the top three in the WCHA, but win when it matters most. Don't make me look bad boys!