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We all know that Paul Stastny is master of the universe, but I mean, come on. Sam Gagner has to be making a push, right? Three signs that he is making a push to usurp Stastny's rule.1) See Above. That is his war cry, and associated battle charge. Stick out like a spear.2) In his last 5 games, Gagner has 8 goals and 7 assists (making a pace better than the entire Minnesota Wild team)3) In his last 5 games, Stastny has 0 goals and 4 assists. Sorry, Stastny, but bow down to Sam Gagner, new Supreme Commander of the Universe, Destroyer of Souls and the Western Conference. 
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