GDT: G57: LAK @ MIN - 7 PM Central

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[Arturia Pendragon]

Time for that good ole fashion ass kicking

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Gus bus

 

[Digitalbooya]

Addison a 4th straight scratch…

 

[Minnewildsota]

Addison a 4th straight scratch…

If it ain't broke, don't fix it?

 

[Digitalbooya]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it?

That’s certainly true, but I don’t think that’s the reason. Russo and Smith’s article (Caleb Addison Dilemma) pretty much says that Addison is not engaged in trying to earn his way back into the lineup. Evason told him to learn from Spurgeon awhile ago and then that’s followed up with a Spurgeon quote in the article that Addison never asks him any questions. The article also states that it’s one thing to watch Spurgeon play and another thing to not use the “goldmine of resource” for learning to play as a smaller dman.

The dynamic here just feels really odd.

 

[AKL]

That’s certainly true, but I don’t think that’s the reason. Russo and Smith’s article (Caleb Addison Dilemma) pretty much says that Addison is not engaged in trying to earn his way back into the lineup. Evason told him to learn from Spurgeon awhile ago and then that’s followed up with a Spurgeon quote in the article that Addison never asks him any questions. The article also states that it’s one thing to watch Spurgeon play and another thing to not use the “goldmine of resource” for learning to play as a smaller dman.

The dynamic here just feels really odd.

 

[57special]

Dean/Guerin running Fiala, then Addison out of town in successive years while we struggle to score and keep offensive non entities like Dumba, Greenway, Foligno, Merrill, etc. would be ridiculous.

I like good defenders, but some of the guys mentioned are mediocre in that regard, also, as well as being offensive black holes.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Lmao. I’ve got nothing then. I haven’t hated Goligoski’s play, but it’s almost the exact same thing you get from Addison. Maybe Goligoski can withstand more physical activity than Addison, but Addison is quicker and I don’t think he makes terrible decisions with the puck. I do wish he would be more willing to pinch. But how is he supposed to justify pinching on anything less than 100% chance when Evason has a stick up his ass about his defensive play?

Lot of mixed signals.

 

[Wasted Talent]

Showcasing Goligoski before TDL is the only explanation that makes sense, so I choose to believe it.

 

[AKL]

Showcasing Goligoski before TDL is the only explanation that makes sense, so I choose to believe it.

I don't have a single bit of concrete evidence to back this up but I am 110% sure this is what's happening. Addison isn't getting traded at the deadline, so no harm in keeping him out.

 

[Wabit]

Addison a 4th straight scratch…

Meh, helps keep his next contract lower and it's a lateral lineup move between him and Goli.

This seems like a move that has the GM's hand over it. Showcase the guy you want gone (Goli might/does want out too) before the TDL. Sit the young guy that's due a new contract and racking up PP points. The PP doesn't take much of a hit so it's even more ammo to use to keep the contract lower. It's more of a baseball GM move, but it does fit with the Rossi in the AHL to not burn a slide narrative.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

My only question is why Merrill continues to get passes, every single game he is either the worst or second worst defenseman on the ice for us by play, Goligoski at least has some pretty good nights, and his worst nights tend to just be a Merrill average game.

 

[AKL]

My only question is why Merrill continues to get passes, every single game he is either the worst or second worst defenseman on the ice for us by play, Goligoski at least has some pretty good nights, and his worst nights tend to just be a Merrill average game.

Because Merrill plays a more defensive/physical style game and Dean thinks he covers for Addison/Goligoski better than they would cover for each other.

 

[Wabit]

My only question is why Merrill continues to get passes, every single game he is either the worst or second worst defenseman on the ice for us by play, Goligoski at least has some pretty good nights, and his worst nights tend to just be a Merrill average game.

Because they gave Kuikov away?

It's probably for the PK. Addison belongs nowhere near it and I don't like Goli there either. If one of Brodin, Dumba, Middleton, or Spurgeon is in the box it forces one of the 3rd pair into a PK situation.

 

[TaLoN]

I haven’t hated Goligoski’s play, but it’s almost the exact same thing you get from Addison.

Yeah, at the last couple games when I was there the past week, some of my ticket neighbors were complaining about the Addison/Goligoski swap... and I said, it's a zero sum game currently overall, except Goligoski has no future in the league, Addison might.

Right now though? They might as well be the exact same player.

 

[Bdub]

Fiala hattie lets go!!!

 

[MNRube]

I think it’s possible they are seeing how Goligoski fares against playoff teams in the event we need him. I don’t think he has much trade value so don’t see that angle

Also feels possible Addison is being preserved for a trade. He’s not a great fit in a Top 4 that has Brodin & Spurgeon as smaller D and he’s going to want to get paid for all those PP points. We also have Faber, Lambos, Peart, Masters, O’Rourke, Hunt and others coming who can play on an ELC.

 

[Southern Minny]

I'm kinda hoping Reaves says hello to Doughty for the cheap shots on Kirill from the last time we played.

 

[Digitalbooya]

I'm kinda hoping Reaves says hello to Doughty for the cheap shots on Kirill from the last time we played.

Ugh, I forgot about Doughty being a POS.

 

[57special]

Ugh, I forgot about Doughty being a POS.

Taken on Keith’s mantle

 

[Spurgeon]

My only question is why Merrill continues to get passes, every single game he is either the worst or second worst defenseman on the ice for us by play, Goligoski at least has some pretty good nights, and his worst nights tend to just be a Merrill average game.

Evason rolling with Merrill the entire playoffs last year was nearly as bad Fleury getting 5/6 games.

No clue why he’s immune to the pressbox.

 

[Soldier13Fox]

Can I hope for a Fiala hat trick along with a .900+ save % from Gus? I'd love them both.

Edit: And a Wild win. So I'd like all three, please

 

[Soldier13Fox]

I think it’s possible they are seeing how Goligoski fares against playoff teams in the event we need him. I don’t think he has much trade value so don’t see that angle

Also feels possible Addison is being preserved for a trade. He’s not a great fit in a Top 4 that has Brodin & Spurgeon as smaller D and he’s going to want to get paid for all those PP points. We also have Faber, Lambos, Peart, Masters, O’Rourke, Hunt and others coming who can play on an ELC.

I won't pretend to understand what Wild management are doing with Addison.

I think it’s possible they are seeing how Goligoski fares against playoff teams in the event we need him. I don’t think he has much trade value so don’t see that angle

Also feels possible Addison is being preserved for a trade. He’s not a great fit in a Top 4 that has Brodin & Spurgeon as smaller D and he’s going to want to get paid for all those PP points. We also have Faber, Lambos, Peart, Masters, O’Rourke, Hunt and others coming who can play on an ELC.

The more I think about it the more I think this Addison scratch situation is purely to try and shop Goligoski. Wild management knows exactly who and what Addison is. If they're legitimately upset by what he's bringing, we'll then, they're fools.

 

[Wabit]

Fiala hattie lets go!!!

With all 3 goals coming 5v5, just to add insult to injury.