Let me start this question by saying I am not a hockey first guy, and am relatively uneducated when it comes to hockey. It takes me a little while after football season to really start getting into hockey and it's usually just in time for a strong BC run. For some reason this team, despite contending for the HE crown and being highly ranked in PWR, has me feeling differently than the national title contenders of the past. Let me also say, I have no doubts about Lord York's abilities as a coach, etc. I'm not questioning him here at all. I'm wondering what other people's thoughts are as to where this team stacks up against past teams that have made FF runs and their chances relative to the field.
EDIT: The 0-1-1 versus currently projected tourney teams, dropping points against some inferior opponents in poor showings down the stretch (compared to teams of the past who have steam-rolled their way into the post season), and a feeling that HE is down have left me far less confident going into the NCAAs than in years past. Of course we have 2 more against a top opponent and the HET, but is my feeling legit? Is is just negativity carrying over from my hoops/football frustration? Can someone bolster my confidence please?