2013/2014 Minnesota Wild News and Notes - New Division and New Expectations
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Dumba should be returned to Red Deer after 9 games. Why burn his contract when we don't need to? I got some concerns he's not physically ready for the NHL and another year in Red Deer and another season in the A might be the best for him.
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I want to see him dominate at least in the W before making that determination. He had an uneven year but ended the year on the positive note. Let him smooth out the small things in the W and see if he can't dominate.
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I dunno, if he's playing 15+ minutes a night, getting #2 PP unit time, and starts putting points up on the board without being a defensive liability, I'd have no problem keeping him. But the odds of those happening would be long.
Stoner should start vs Kings...and if he doesn't use the ONLY asset that sets him apart on this teams D then it's a sign it's over for him here. If he can't successfully engage opponents physically when it's called for--in front of the net, behind the net, along the boards--what good is he? Prosser is at least an agitator, about as smart, and more aggressive.
I'd like to see Dumba make it this year but he might need a few games before he settles down. I'm optimistic about his chances but I don't expect he'll be instantly as comfortable as Brodin out there--the cool, collected thing just isn't his style. He's fiery.
I'd like to see Dumba make it this year but he might need a few games before he settles down. I'm optimistic about his chances but I don't expect he'll be instantly as comfortable as Brodin out there--the cool, collected thing just isn't his style. He's fiery.
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Not all players need to dominate the lower level before they get called up.
That being said...if, in the 9 games or so that he plays in, he shows that he's not ready, then he SHOULD be sent down to Red Deer.
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It would be nice if he could show some consistency this year in the W. I rather him learn in the W than in the NHL.
People ragged on Stoner a lot last season simply because he was being given responsibilities more than he was able to handle. Stoner is a a solid 3rd pairing guy, but he was being asked to play in the top 4 for much of last season. Hopefully this season Scandella is able to step up and handle a top 4 role so Stoner isn't forced to continue playing it, though I have my doubts as I've never been much of a Scandella fan. A Stoner - Spurgeon/Dumba pairing would be fine with me.
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Let's worry about the Kings before the Ducks. Thursday is before Saturday.
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I don't care whether he's dominated the juniors if he's ready for the NHL. If he shows he's an asset to this team's defense, he should stay beyond the 9 games.
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