Minnesota Wild General Discussion 2024-25

[Arturia Pendragon]

The last half of the game yesterday impressed the heck out of me. Was a total war… felt like both teams were skating through 8-9 opponents at once (NZ especially).
And on the back end of a back-to-back?

Great resilience (and conditioning)!

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

I think Ek is hurt. Wrist or hand injury. Seems to have trouble with the puck. Skating seems fine but the hands are not there

I think something his up with his knee. His skating has really taken a hit

 

[f7ben]

I think something his up with his knee. His skating has really taken a hit

He is hesitant and reluctant to engage. Something is hampering him but it must be something that can’t be made worse by playing on it

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Russo on WSITH saying the Brodin has something similar going on as to what Spurgeon had last season…

 

[57special]

Russo on WSITH saying the Brodin has something similar going on as to what Spurgeon had last season…

Oof... that would not be good.

 

[NHL1674]

Russo on WSITH saying the Brodin has something similar going on as to what Spurgeon had last season…

Son of a @#$$!

 

[Luceni]

Russo on WSITH saying the Brodin has something similar going on as to what Spurgeon had last season…

What kind of injury did Spurgs have last year? He was out for almost all season but i can't remember reading what kind of injury it was.

 

[Digitalbooya]

What kind of injury did Spurgs have last year? He was out for almost all season but i can't remember reading what kind of injury it was.

Whatever it was, it required both hip and back surgery.

 

[Sweetnut]

Rumors in the swedish press says he's gonna play in four nations. The Wild fo must be ok with this if true.

 

[57special]

Rumors in the swedish press says he's gonna play in four nations. The Wild fo must be ok with this if true.

I will be shocked if he plays for SWE, given his injury and the strength of their D.

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Apparently Middleton said in chicklets that his whole back is blown out

 

[Sad People]

How long is the NHL on a break for during the four nations tournament? Id really like to see our guys not play and rest and try and heal up a bit during the tournament.

 

[AKL]

How long is the NHL on a break for during the four nations tournament? Id really like to see our guys not play and rest and try and heal up a bit during the tournament.

The tournament is Feb 12-20, the Wild have Feb 9-21 off.

 

[Sad People]

The tournament is Feb 12-20, the Wild have Feb 9-21 off.

Man i wish some of the boys who are playing would take that time off and rest and heal up. Thats a good amount of time to try their best to get back to 100%.

 

[57special]

Apparently Middleton said in chicklets that his whole back is blown out

I don't know what blown out means. If it's a swollen muscle/liquid that it is pressing on a nerve it can be incredibly painful, and almost impossible to play with, but can have next to no long term effects once the swelling goes down. If it has something to do with the actual spine, like a bulging or slipped disc or worn disc cartilage, it can be another thing altogether.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Man i wish some of the boys who are playing would take that time off and rest and heal up. Thats a good amount of time to try their best to get back to 100%.

Our most important player will be resting.

 

[Sweetnut]

Our most important player will be resting.

No, I actually think Gus is getting the nr 1 spot in team Sweden.

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Get ready to learn

Ohgren-Rossi-Kaprizov
Boldy-Ek-Boeser

Jiricek

 

[Soldier13Fox]

Get ready to learn

Ohgren-Rossi-Kaprizov
Boldy-Ek-Boeser

Jiricek

I'm a pretty good pupil and am eager to see your vision of xgren on that top line and learn. Haven't seen anything too warrant it (yet). I also don't want Boeser.

That said, this fricken team is fun so far thisvyear

 

[Wild925]

Boeser not coming here

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Boeser not coming here

Boring

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Boeser not coming here

 

[BagHead]

I have no doubt that would be his preference. Now, if the Wild can or should swing it is another story. Ignoring the cap, I sure as heck wouldn't give him more than 5 years (and I'd prefer 3-4), but he'll want to capitalize on his next deal for max term and as much money as he can get.

 

[Sweetnut]

Team Sweden 4 nations.
Gus, Brodin and Ek. Should mean Brodin's injury is not that bad.
Another ex Wild player made it, Gustav Nyqvist.

Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
Gustav Forsling, Florida Panthers
Erik Karlsson, Pittsburgh Penguins
Rasmus Andersson, Calgary Flames
Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo Sabres
Mattias Ekholm, Edmonton Oilers
Jonas Brodin, Minnesota Wild

I don't think the other teams can match that.
Ullmark and Markström is the other goalies.

 

[MNRube]

Team Sweden 4 nations.
Gus, Brodin and Ek. Should mean Brodin's injury is not that bad.
Another ex Wild player made it, Gustav Nyqvist.

Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
Gustav Forsling, Florida Panthers
Erik Karlsson, Pittsburgh Penguins
Rasmus Andersson, Calgary Flames
Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo Sabres
Mattias Ekholm, Edmonton Oilers
Jonas Brodin, Minnesota Wild

I don't think the other teams can match that.
Ullmark and Markström is the other goalies.

Hughes-Faber
Slavin-Fox
Werenski-McAvoy
One of Hanifin, Carlson

US blueline is pretty damn good too