GDT: 4/21/14: Wild vs Avs, Playoffs, Game Three

[Northland Wild Man]

'Officially' he doesn't have a history, but i expect 3ish games since there was an injury.

How does that statute of limitations rule go again?

 

[NHL1674]

Saying "we all" support it is a very silly generalization, letsgoavs. You couldn't be more wrong.

Enjoy your suspension, Cooke. You deserve it.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

@RussoStrib: Granlund, understated as always: This was a big game. Next one is a big game again. This is playoffs.

 

[melinko]

Photographer must be kicking himself for not getting the focus on that.

 

[Granlund 64]

Re Stoner:

Can't tell if excited, or pissed.

 

[Lennu32]

"Don't yell at me dad, my ears are bleeding"

 

[nickschultzfan]

Re Stoner:

Can't tell if excited, or pissed.

stoner, btw, was amazing tonight.

 

[NHL1674]

Cooke was stupid, but I can't believe a few are comparing this to the Bertuzzi incident. It was not premeditated by Yeo. This is all on the player.

 

[Granlund 64]

stoner, btw, was amazing tonight.

I loved his game tonight.

All of our defensemen stepped up well in the offensive zone, but Stoner had a few nice neutral zone hits.

 

[AKL]

I really don't think there was any malicious intent on Cooke's part. Barrie tried to dodge it and left his leg hanging out so far. Yes it was a knee on knee, but I don't think it should be a suspension. Cooke was leaning in for the shoulder hit.

 

[BurnsyMN]

Just got home from the game. The X absolutely exploded on Granlund's goal. So much emotion built up all night. I think the entire arena stepped out for a smoke during the OT intermission. Best part was someone got a loud Daniel Bryan like "Yes" chant going in the concourse afterwards.
I literally could not breathe during that OT. Time to tie this baby up at 2 on Thursday.

 

[AKL]

I also don't get the sentiment that Cooke should get suspended for all of the playoffs or thrown out of the league. Yes I know what his history is, but he hasn't been suspended in years. It's like saying any criminal that ever commits any crime should be in prison for life because he's bound to do it again.

 

[youvegotit]

I really don't think there was any malicious intent on Cooke's part. Barrie tried to dodge it and left his leg hanging out so far. Yes it was a knee on knee, but I don't think it should be a suspension. Cooke was leaning in for the shoulder hit.

I also feel the same way. If Barrie didn't try get out of the way at the last second, chances are he doesn't get hurt.

 

[Ban Hammered]

I also don't get the sentiment that Cooke should get suspended for all of the playoffs or thrown out of the league. Yes I know what his history is, but he hasn't been suspended in years. It's like saying any criminal that ever commits any crime should be in prison for life because he's bound to do it again.

I don't either but it is that way because his name is Cooke.

 

[Blizzard6411]

Yeah as a MN sports fan I am fully expecting a 1-0 loss in heart breaking fashion.

I can only question your mn sports fan credentials after this statement.

Jack Morris questions your credentials as well.

 

[JudgeJimmie]

Easily the best Pro hockey game I've been to. That was awesome.. Love playoff hockey! Go Wild. <3 Granny,

Just awesome effort all around. Koivu looked great, Keumpadermic mattress was stress free. Fontaine looked really good as did Heatley. Wouldn't be surprised to see Heatley and Moulson switched, though Moulson hasn't quite played that badly. I hope he picks it up!

I'm blind, I'm deaf, I want to be a ref after that first period/beginning of the 2nd, but we definitely had a few go our way to towards the end of the game.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

There is, literally, no difference between Cooke's hit and Bickell's, except the result. If anything, Bickell's was more flagrant.

 

[DeuceMN]

Maaaaan... It sounds like it was a hell of a game!!!! Stupid work and no NHL network

That Granlund goal was so perty, geesus.

How did Heatley look overall? That was a balsy move by Yeo; I actually hope it paid off.

I hope the guys looked good. It sounds like the energy was insane!

 

[JudgeJimmie]

Maaaaan... It sounds like it was a hell of a game!!!! Stupid work and no NHL network

That Granlund goal was so perty, geesus.

How did Heatley look overall? That was a balsy move by Yeo; I actually hope it paid off.

I hope the guys looked good. It sounds like the energy was insane!

Heatley was very serviceable on that 4th line I thought. No real grade A chances or anything, but was decent enough and was composed.

Didn't miss Brodziak, lets put it that way. Fontaine looked good too, bright side is if he stays in the lineup he will qualify for RFA.

 

[Northland Wild Man]

You know, having watched the hit a bunch of times from all different angles I want to change my opinion and say Cooke doesn't deserve any supplemental discipline.

It's knee on knee, but it looked like Dingleberry skated right into Cooke and he tried to make a hit. Cooke could have made that hit a lot worse if he wanted to.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Well, it looks like the league is going to go with a reputation based 5+ game suspension. What a crock of ****.

 

[DeuceMN]

Heatley was very serviceable on that 4th line I thought. No real grade A chances or anything, but was decent enough and was composed.

Didn't miss Brodziak, lets put it that way. Fontaine looked good too, bright side is if he stays in the lineup he will qualify for RFA.

Overall that doesn't sound too bad!

The score is a little surprising, but I guess Varly looked like a god. Good on Keumps for sure though!

I wish Heatley could figure it out again. Always liked him...

 

[NHL1674]

Cooke is done. Way to be stupid, buddy.

 

[Billy Mays Here*]

Roy post-game interview:

[NHL]607865[/NHL]

 

[thestonedkoala]

The way fans are making it, I thought Cooke tried to stab someone with his skate. It was a nasty hit, but it's way overblown. I think Cooke should sit a game (or even two) based off his history but it wasn't that bad. I've seen worse and the Avs have done worse to the Wild. I've seen this hit once or twice before this season and some before this season including Hall on Clutterbuck!

Great game by the Finns. Wish they played this way every game. Good to see them get a spark.

Nino is going to get a reputation. I don't know if that is good or bad but he's getting a reputation. A slash here. A questionable hit there. If he can tone it down a little but still keep a little bit of an edge, the guy is going to be a playoff warrior in a year or so. He was aggressive and once he gets his hands together, I think he'll be that special type of player. Coyle too.