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Billy Blade
02-16-2005, 11:58 PM
http://www.canada.com/saskatoon/sta...ed-f254122d8bbd

The bad news? Brandon is on fire while the Blades are struggling mightily. The good news? There is still another 13 games left in the season. Or should those be the other way around?

The wheels are starting to shake on the Blades and it's gut check time. Are the Blades being exposed as mere pretenders, or are they just hitting a skid in time to get themselves together for the dance? Some might argue that Brandon is peaking a little too early and could burn out before the playoffs even start, but those people are mostly bleeding blue.

Run and gun provides for some exciting games, but defense ultimately wins championships. The Blades need to quickly find a healthy balance and get back to the basics, taking care of their own end of the ice first and foremost. Forwards have to get back to working hard on the forechecking and even more importantly backchecking. Their confidence is a little shaken and they are trying to do too much, putting too much pressure on themselves. Hopefully Molleken can get them settled back down and start believing in themselves again. I can't imagine it must be too much fun coming to the rink for practice right about now.