Yeah, if we are going to avoid the shut out it's going to have to be the 97/98 route of waiting till late February/March for shorter wavelengths/increased volatility.
That being said, a shut out was bound to happen at some point. Came close multiple times in the past, most recently 1997/98, so maybe this time it finally happens.
Just like the undefeated football season WILL eventually happen, a shut out will at some point as well.