Tigers33 wrote:I can guarantee you this isn't common knowledge as it never went public.
Well, I know various things that aren't public knowledge right now too. Whether any of it is the same thing you are trying to puff your chest out about I don't know. If I don't talk about something, it is usually because I was told something in confidence and I try to respect that individual's trust. Maybe that is the same spot you are in... which is fine. But then don't act like you know something others don't when you have no intent on proving it.
I don't claim to know every single solitary thing that goes on. After all, I don't work in the hockey office to hear/see it all (usually know the major stuff but not every little minor nugget). I think most dedicated Gopher followers that use message boards and social media know I have had a pretty strong track record for accurate information during the Lucia era. I'm fine with that. I don't need a pat on the back from you to feel OK.
Also keep in mind I knew two players were returning to the team last year months before you were willing to announce it.
Anybody that follows a college team closely can make relatively accurate guesses about top players leaving/returning after a season since most of them are not terribly challenging to figure out. You really didn't prove much other than that. All I ever said is they didn't officially tell the staff of their intentions at that time (which was true). For instance, Rau didn't do that until Florida's camp hit when he had a chance to talk to their front office about everything. I always felt he'd return even before he told them he was going to... but I don't think that makes me special to end up correct.
I'd be far more impressed if you came out with some unexpected info about a 4th line guy leaving the team for lack of playing time because those situations are far more unpredictable.