This is ridiculous. I'm up at 5:14 AM? Uncool world, uncool. It is snowing outside though, so Russo should enjoy that when he gets home. So many people in Minnesota with no love for snow. I couldn't be happier right now. I love snow. It'll probably melt because I said that.

The Walk is pretty focused today. Good video found by @KnowsKnothing of the Burns incident. I think he probably gets two games for it, but you just never know. I could see it being more, I could see it being less. Stupid move by Burns. Flat out stupid. Here's the video:

Before you answer the poll, head over to answer the Question of the Day on Facebook, and reconsider making a donation to the Hockey Wilderness Movember team. You know you want to. (Yes, I know Nathan had a poll on the gamer. I'm including a new one with the video.

Wild News

Wild falls without much of a fight | StarTribune.com - Russo's Gamer

Richards not satisfied with blue-line play | StarTribune.com - That makes two of us, coach.

Panthers Steve Bernier taken to hospital after questionable hit by Wild’s Brent Burns | ProHockeyTalk - Hockey Joe with his take last night.

Minnesota Wild lack pop in 2-1 loss at Florida - TwinCities.com - Brothers' gamer.

KiPA's Korner

Hitting The Post: Pittsburgh changes tactics; Kovalchuk changes reaction - The Penquins won. At home. KiPA? Happy.