2013/2014 Minnesota Wild News and Notes - New Division and New Expectations

[rynryn]

key injuries from a couple years ago. yikes.
half the team.

 

[Avder]

We don't talk about a couple years ago anymore.

Need to let those memories stay repressed.

 

[rynryn]

We don't talk about a couple years ago anymore.

Need to let those memories stay repressed.

ha! they were successfully repressed until i saw an Avs fan (of all people) defending that situation (our historic slide) in a mainboard thread.

 

[Billy Mays Here*]

ha! they were successfully repressed until i saw an Avs fan (of all people) defending that situation (our historic slide) in a mainboard thread.

Pretty sure that guy was responding to me too. I believe I mentioned how we were almost a lock to make the playoffs and how did that turn out then he brought up all our injuries.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Josh Harding flew with #mnwild to St. Louis. If injury was serious, he would have likely flown home

https://twitter.com/Russostrib/status/404469968210644992

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

https://twitter.com/Russostrib/status/404469968210644992

Good news!! For better or for worse Backstrom earned another start with his play today though. (Provided he is healthy..because he might have been forced to play slightly injured today. Still played great. Which is awesome to see. )

 

[Avder]

https://twitter.com/Russostrib/status/404469968210644992

Thank god.

 

[TaLoN]

Isn't there a rumor that Ballard hopes to be in the lineup Monday vs the Blues?

 

[Avder]

That would sure be nice.

 

[Nsjohnson]

If Backstrom can get hot for the next four or five games I think we have a good chance to go .500 between playing STL, PHO, COLx2

Edit: Grandlestrom's absence was felt big time tonight. Hope he comes back soon.

 

[TaLoN]

If Backstrom can get hot for the next four or five games I think we have a good chance to go .500 between playing STL, PHO, COLx2

Edit: Grandlestrom's absence was felt big time tonight. Hope he comes back soon.

Yes, that second line doesn't get near as many chances without him. Coyle is a solid player, he just doesn't have the vision and puck skills that Granlund has.

Not to mention we missed Granlund defensively as well, with his slick pick pockets and shot blocking acumen.

 

[Lapa]

Yes, that second line doesn't get near as many chances without him. Coyle is a solid player, he just doesn't have the vision and puck skills that Granlund has.

Not to mention we missed Granlund defensively as well, with his slick pick pockets and shot blocking acumen.

Edit: Grandlestrom's absence was felt big time tonight. Hope he comes back soon.

Agree with these.

While Coyle was good tonight, I do think he should play 1 RW or 3C. Grandelholm is better suited to that 2C role, IMO.

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

Agree with these.

While Coyle was good tonight, I do think he should play 1 RW or 3C. Grandelholm is better suited to that 2C role, IMO.

Agreed. Coyle is not a guy that creates his own points. He's the guy that does the dirty work on the boards/winning puck battles/being strong on the puck that gets lines points if you know what I'm saying.

Granlund is a guy that can turn a seemingly harmless play/rush into a highlight reel goal on a dime. (with his feeds)

Not to mention Granlund is easily our most skilled player without the puck. Moving to get open...being an outlet...regrouping...going with speed through the neutral zone/into the offensive zone.

Coyle can play center, but his game is a lot better suited for wing.

 

[Foxlockbox]

agreed. Coyle is not a guy that creates his own points. He's the guy that does the dirty work on the boards/winning puck battles/being strong on the puck that gets lines points if you know what i'm saying.

Granlund is a guy that can turn a seemingly harmless play/rush into a highlight reel goal on a dime. (with his feeds)

not to mention granlund is easily our most skilled forward without the puck. Moving to get open...being an outlet...regrouping...going with speed through the neutral zone/into the offensive zone.

Coyle can play center, but his game is a lot better suited for wing.

ftfy.

 

[NHL1674]

Russo

I believe Josh Harding returned to the Twin Cities this morning from St. Louis #mnwild

 

[Avder]

Russo:

I believe Josh Harding returned to the Twin Cities this morning from St. Louis #mnwild

Time to panic.

 

[tyratoku]

I believe Josh Harding returned to the Twin Cities this morning from St. Louis #mnwild

 

[BigT2002]

Long as Backstrom stays healthy we should be ok for the short term. DK should not be playing a minute

 

[tyratoku]

Harding seeing #mnwild docs today. If he's ok, return to STL to back up. If he can't, roster will be in flux to put Kuemper back on

#mnwild can IR Mitchell to add Kuemper. But if Granlund can't play, I believe #mnwild would have to play 7 D again or Rupp can play 1st game

Looks like things will be interesting for the next few days.

 

[Avder]

I'm in full blown panic mode until we hear more about Harding.

 

[TZM]

I'm in full blown panic mode until we hear more about Harding.

Backs ain't that bad.

 

[BigT2002]

Looks like things will be interesting for the next few days.

Well on the positive side, if Rupp has to play he is replacing the fourth line player and Heater won't be moved

 

[Avder]

Backs ain't that bad.

I'll believes it when I sees it.

 

[Lapa]

I'll believes it when I sees it.

You mean like last game?

 

[Avder]

You mean like last game?

Yes. We all know Backs is capable of good games when it is demanded of him. What I want to see is if he looks better in "normal" games because so far in those games he has looked like hot garbage.

Basically last night and his game against Chicago are exceptions until proven otherwise.

Hence I'll believes it when I sees it.