So far, goons haven't been any benefit to Wild in this series

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Goons Not Helping Wild
Published 4/19/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... you would want to meet in a dark alley or a neon arena, and their intimidating presence has raised a question about hockey enforcers that Wild management seems to have forgotten to ask: What good are goons? Even while ignoring a lack of depth at center and defense, the Wild, concerned about Boogaard’s iffy back, went three-deep in one-dimensional players, picking up Todd Fedoruk off waivers and acquiring Simon at the trading deadline. read on

NHL Morning Papers: Playoff Teams (Saturday Edition)
Published 4/19/2008 by Richard Pollock at Illegal Curve
... to extend this series, writes Michael Russo. Jim Souhan of the Star Tribune says the Wild's fighters have helped the team win fights but not games. The Wild doesn't play well with the lead, ...