Minnesota Wild General Discussion - 2022-23

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Addison looks tiny.

Damn...then I realized he's 3 inches taller than Zucc. But Zucc is heavier, more muscle.
No offense to Zucc but at his age, I’d be very surprised if it were muscle.

It’s possible, but it’s just harder to maintain a lot of muscle the older you get
 
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what are your expectations for Kaprizov this year? Do you see him scoring more? can he keep the crazy pace?

I don't even know his $#@$#@ number. :laugh:


was there any question on these guys? When I was prepping for fantasy draft, Addison was listed on the first pairing and first powner play on daily face-off.

i mean, great to make the team regardless.
 
what are your expectations for Kaprizov this year? Do you see him scoring more? can he keep the crazy pace?


was there any question on these guys? When I was prepping for fantasy draft, Addison was listed on the first pairing and first powner play on daily face-off.

i mean, great to make the team regardless.
High expectations for Kaprizov, I think he tops last years performance.

Addison is 3rd pairing currently but top PP. He will be battling with Merrill, Middleton, Sustr and Goligoski for play time throughout the season. Dumba and Spurgeon will take most of the tough matchups, he could have a good statistical season even from 3rd pair with how we play through our D.
 
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Looking at our schedule, we have 3 games that look to be competitive out of the gate, and then a month long stretch of very winnable games. I could see us in a very good position by January 1, 2023, the second half gets tougher but we also get some tanking teams in our final 11 games.
 
Looking at our schedule, we have 3 games that look to be competitive out of the gate, and then a month long stretch of very winnable games. I could see us in a very good position by January 1, 2023, the second half gets tougher but we also get some tanking teams in our final 11 games.
I had barely looked at the schedule, except to see when we play out in Vegas.

Sure don't have to wait long for the Fiala revenge game. He's either going to be exceptionally good or horrifyingly brutal in that game. No in-between.
 
Addison looks tiny.

Damn...then I realized he's 3 inches taller than Zucc. But Zucc is heavier, more muscle.
I don't think he is 3" taller. Addison is actually pretty combative...he will fight. Plays with a chip on his shoulder, and it sometimes causes him to do stupid things.

Doesn’t make sense to me to have Rossi not playing in the top 9.
Ehh, it's early. Rossi will be spending the first few weeks trying to find out where the bathroom are, and the best places to get pizza. Once he starts racking up some points on the PP, and Boldy starts looking glum, things will change.
 
It will be nice to have three RHD on the roster who can all move and handle the puck well. Hope that Addison is watching Spurgeon like a hawk...there's a lot he can learn from him.

I think Rossi is in a good situation with Duhaime to watch his back and take on some the physical load, while Dewar does his responsible, jack of all trades bit. Rossi know Dewar pretty well. He can flex his offensive muscles on the PP2.
 
You have to understand, they will never never start a rookie on the top line. Rossi has done well, but the typical rookie mistakes are also there, twice in the penalty box against CHI.

Rossi still has a lot to learn. He will start on the 4th line, then he'll move up if he deserves it. Same path as most rookies.

I agree, there are things Hartman can do as an experienced adult that other teams would brutalize Rossi for. It's not always about pure skill. Optimally landing on that third line with Gaudreau and Boldy within a month of the season would be perfect, and holding onto that PP2 spot, maybe taking some PP1 time from Boldy. Gotta ease him in and not give him a chance to be overworked and lose confidence.

what are your expectations for Kaprizov this year? Do you see him scoring more? can he keep the crazy pace?


was there any question on these guys? When I was prepping for fantasy draft, Addison was listed on the first pairing and first powner play on daily face-off.

i mean, great to make the team regardless.
100 points minimum (if healthy) Would project around the same as last year.
 
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Preseason advertising meeting:

Kids:
We have a moose, a Goli goose, which isn't to be confused with the goalie goose.
-(Nordy) bangs his drum in anger.
-(PR) PETA will have a fit.

Just keep an eye on your lady because Mr. September might giver her a flower and Steel her Hart-man. (Groucho Marx improv) Well that's one way to add a son. (Addison)
-(PR) what is this the 1950s?

Food and beverage:
You'll have the Jostest with the mostest greet you and tell you about today's special: sturgeon paired with Martini and Rossi.
-(editor) That's a typo.
-(marketing) That's not a cooperate sponsor.
-(boss) So when it's fixed it comes out as "eat Sprugeon and drink Rossi?", too Boldy of a idea for me.

The sideshow has:
The Dewy-dee and Dewy-dumb twins, riding their jokester Dumba55.
-(legal) copywrite and censor issues.
-(boss) Duey-r, dewy-haim and Dumba24 just doesn't have the same ring to it.

The unbreakable Big Rig lifting the middle ton weight.
-(medical) the rig is broken.
Umm well we already have Freddy G as the beadred lady, so how about the great Zuccitini as the strongman?
-(boss) He'll need to grow a handlebar mustache.
-(Players rep) You can't make him.

Social media:
We're going to run a contest on who has the best shrine to Kaprizov.
-(big boss) the team is the religion, not a single player.

Still a work in progress:
We haven't come up for anything with Brodin.
-(social media) There are statues to him popping up in people's yards.
-(Ad) That's weird.
-(boss) No it's not, it's wild.
-(big boss) What was just said?
-(intern taking notes) Not weird. Wild
-(big boss) That's IT.
-(Ad) but we (gets cut off)
-(big boss) It's perfect, we're going with that.
 
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not sure where to post, espn+ what exactly do you get for $10 monthly? any word if bally's has an app for BSN without paying a huge monthly fee? thanks (asking for legal access)
 
not sure where to post, espn+ what exactly do you get for $10 monthly? any word if bally's has an app for BSN without paying a huge monthly fee? thanks
What do you mean by this?

BSN you can subscribe (access to streaming on the app) for $20/month - Not sure if that's a huge fee to you or not. All subjective.
 
not sure where to post, espn+ what exactly do you get for $10 monthly? any word if bally's has an app for BSN without paying a huge monthly fee? thanks (asking for legal access)

Outside of (almost) all of the NHL games I have no clue what else ESPN+ offers. It doesn't have the pre/post game shows, just the hockey games.

The Bally's app I think is junk.
 
im just looking for hockey. i would like nhl network which i currently don't have.
I didn't think they offered that anymore? Or am I thinking of Center Ice? Honestly, I'm not sure what's current anymore.

ESPN, you can get "ALL" sporting events. You would just need a VPN to get local games. I haven't used the Bally app, but I heard it's junk as well. IIRC, they designed it around being able to bet on games (in the future).

I know there's a free VPN, called OpenVPN for up to 2 licenses. I can't speak how well it works as I haven't used it. I, personally, use NordVPN
 
im just looking for hockey. i would like nhl network which i currently don't have.

The NHLN isn't something I've found you can get as a standalone. It's part of an entire cable package or some (not all) of the streaming services. Sling, FUBU, and Direct TV are the ones I know have it.

I have Direct TV, but that's only because the wife gets it for cheap ($10 a month) through her AT&T job.
 
This is interesting. The Wild could start the 23-24 season playing a game or two in Norway. The Norwegian hockey association also said there are talks. Would be great news for Zucc.

Btw...when was the last time the Wild started a season in Europe?

 
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This is interesting. The Wild could start the 23-24 season playing a game or two in Norway. The Norwegian hockey association also said there are talks. Would be great news for Zucc.

Btw...when was the last time the Wild started a season in Europe?



Finland against the canes I think? Koivu got to take everyone on his sauna yacht (what happens on the yacht stays on the yacht) 😜
 
Finland against the canes I think? Koivu got to take everyone on his sauna yacht (what happens on the yacht stays on the yacht) 😜

🤣 Googled this, was in 2010, Canes won 2-1. So 13 years ago next season, yeah then it's time for the Wild to visit Europe again.
 
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This is interesting. The Wild could start the 23-24 season playing a game or two in Norway. The Norwegian hockey association also said there are talks. Would be great news for Zucc.

Btw...when was the last time the Wild started a season in Europe?



If this happens, there is a 100% chance I am going.
 
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