Recalled/Assigned: Kuemper/Dowell recalled \ Hackett/Zucker sent down

[Fel 96]

http://twitter.com/russostrib/status/315932454328340481

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[elnewby]

http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=661870


Geez, Fel, your're fast.

 

[Jaykay]

Makes sense, no reason to have Zucker play 4th line and have Hackett sit

 

[Gaps]

Figures. It made no sense to keep Zucker on the 4th line. However, I would've rather sent Coyle down instead of Zucker, but obviously they didn't want to mess with the top 6.

 

[Giles Ferrell]

Makes sense, no reason to have Zucker play 4th line and have Hackett sit

It doesnt make sense for either Hackett or Kuemper to sit, but with Harding out and Backstrom playing tremendously, one of them will have to.

 

[Kaptain]

Can't wait to see Zucker again in a line other than number 4. He'll light up the AHL.
Kuemper has been very nice when we've seen him, and I'm pretty confident with him in net. Backs will eventually come back to earth and need a rest.

 

[Generic User]

Would've rather had Coyle sent down over Zucker. Understand why they did, but don't like it.

 

[youvegotit]

happy with this. get zucker playing big minutes including pp, he's a huge part of our future. dowell with fit much better on the forth line.

 

[THEALLKNOWING*]

Coyle doing just fine on the 1st line. The miniscule Parise needs him on there to do the dirty work behind the net. Zucker a bit hesitant/tentative in the defensive zone, so some top line minutes will help. Smart kid, eager to learn, he knows what to work on down in Houston.

I don't get the Hackett send-down considering he didn't play.

 

[Jaykay]

I don't get the Hackett send-down considering he didn't play.

That's exactly why he was sent down, they don't want Kuemper or Hackett not playing for an extended period of time which is why they're swapping.

 

[Bookman]

Remember that Zucker got hurt - Coyle on the other hand, is delivering hurt. He also got Kronwalled and was no worse for wear.

Coyle is physically ready - Zucker and Granlund, maybe not yet.

Dowell will be perfect press box/locker room material.

As for the goalies, whatever - they're both good.

If somehow GMCF can find a taker for Butch, unlikely as it seems, Zucker gets his spot back. That would be my ideal scenario.

 

[State of Hockey]

Coyle should be the one sent down. Don't understand the infatuation the brass has for Coyle. That first line has been arguably the worst line at times.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Coyle should be the one sent down. Don't understand the infatuation the brass has for Coyle. That first line has been arguably the worst line at times.

So, they've been the best line at times. Got it.

I understand why they have Coyle on the first line.

 

[Bookman]

Coyle should be the one sent down. Don't understand the infatuation the brass has for Coyle. That first line has been arguably the worst line at times.

Maybe you should watch a game sometime.

 

[Casper]

So, they've been the best line at times. Got it.

I understand why they have Coyle on the first line.

pretty clear to me.

 

[MuckOG]

Coyle should be the one sent down. Don't understand the infatuation the brass has for Coyle. That first line has been arguably the worst line at times.

Not sure what your issue is with Coyle, but I think he looks fine right where he's at. His size and ability to keep the puck down low has definitely paid off...

 

[nickschultzfan]

This means Bouchard is not being traded. Yeo likes what he's done since being put back on that 2nd line.

I like Dowell. He's a good 4th liner.

 

[State of Hockey]

I understand why they have Coyle on the first line.

You're "understanding" it because you'll never question the logic based on who's running the show.

Not sure what your issue is with Coyle, but I think he looks fine right where he's at. His size and ability to keep the puck down low has definitely paid off...

The issue is that he's not nearly as good as Zucker. Zucker outplayed him badly in Houston ---> Coyle gets called up first and gets handed a top line job because of his "size". Zucker outplays him in the NHL while getting little ice time ----> Zucker gets send down instead.

This management has strange ideas.

 

[MuckOG]

This means Bouchard is not being traded. Yeo likes what he's done since being put back on that 2nd line.

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Maybe, maybe not...it could be that they are showcasing Bouchard in the hopes that a trade offer comes.

The issue is that he's not nearly as good as Zucker.

I disagree....I think Coyle has done a fantastic job, thus far, and is showing continual improvement.

 

[Bookman]

This means Bouchard is not being traded. Yeo likes what he's done since being put back on that 2nd line.

I like Dowell. He's a good 4th liner.

I have to say, the 4th line was better with Rupp than with Zucker - there's a role player's mind-set there.

Zucker will thrive and continue to grow in Houston, just as Granlund is.

Bright future - if only Bulmer could re-find his mojo.

 

[Nsjohnson]

Coyle should be the one sent down. Don't understand the infatuation the brass has for Coyle. That first line has been arguably the worst line at times.

OK, what makes you so sure that Zucker would play better than Coyle on the 1st line? His speed?

 

[tyratoku]

Jake Dowell
Looking forward to joining the #MNWild tonight and keeping a good thing going that they have right now!

Dowell tweet.

 

[Blizzard6411]

I have to say, the 4th line was better with Rupp than with Zucker - there's a role player's mind-set there.

Zucker will thrive and continue to grow in Houston, just as Granlund is.

Bright future - if only Bulmer could re-find his mojo.

Except that the difference between Zucker and Granlund is that Zucker was actually having success and scoring and never looked to be struggling.

While i certainly do not buy the silly statement that the top line has been our worst line at times i do say that the top line should be more productive then it has been and as long as Zucker was on the roster why not throw Zucker out there for a game or two and see what happens? As i said earlier it is low risk move.

Bothers me a little bit that Yeo is so comfortable with the offense that he doesn't feel the need to have Zucker involved.

 

[Blizzard6411]

Dowell tweet.

Welcome to the party Jake

 

[MuckOG]

Bothers me a little bit that Yeo is so comfortable with the offense that he doesn't feel the need to have Zucker involved.

There's nothing stopping them from immediately calling Zucker up if Bouchard stumbles.