Minnesota Wild General Discussion X

[57special]

I think Dumba has been a bit unlucky. Also think he is playing the best I've ever seen him defensively. Would like to see him playing PP TOI, but it's hard to complain with what Suter and Spurgeon are doing there.

Bottom line is that my eyes are telling me a different story than the scoresheet. I think he'll be fine and go on a run soon.

 

[Nsjohnson]

Dumba has actually played well. He has been totally unnoticeable defensively, which is a good thing.

Offensively, he hasn't put up points, or goals, but I can see that he actually does drive offense and he does attract and draw in the other team.

It'll come. Dumba won't ever been a mega star on this team.

If Dumba got to play with McDrai or Rankinon, or in Boston, hell even Chicago with Kaner, he would put up 20 goals every season.

That said, I'll keep him here for his career. His skating won't slow until he's 32. He's a focused kid, he's a driven kid, now a man I suppose. He won't lose his cannon- he needs guys to get him space on the PP and 5v5, our PP and 5v5 is paint drying.

 

[DANOZ28]

the wild playing better hasn't changed my mind about the need for a retool or rebuild. just looking at Colorado is enough to realize we are nowhere near a top team in the nhl. im tired of mild hockey aren't you?

 

[nt3005]

the wild playing better hasn't changed my mind about the need for a retool or rebuild. just looking at Colorado is enough to realize we are nowhere near a top team in the nhl. im tired of mild hockey aren't you?

I personally would rather watch mild hockey and make the playoffs than think a true rebuild is an easy thing. I don't want to watch a team take 5-10 years to finally crawl out of the cellar. Its not automatic to get generational talent with a high pick.

 

[DANOZ28]

so your just fine A ok watching mild hockey the rest of your life? im not.

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

I do think that a top 7 pick is the best thing for this team long term, but at the end of the day, if the wild are to become an elite franchise it’s going to be because our drafting and development is much improved from previous year and because BillyG is the real deal. Don’t think where we pick this year affects either of those things.

 

[TaLoN]

so your just fine A ok watching mild hockey the rest of your life? im not.

Tanking vs anti-tanking is not a discussion we're going to have.

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[nt3005]

so your just fine A ok watching mild hockey the rest of your life? im not.

Im fine with watching the product they have put on the ice the last month. October they were no good. But I think with a half competent goalie in some of those games more wins could have been possible.

I also understand that in professional sports teams go through ups and downs so I understand losing will happen. But I still always want to see a win.

 

[Wild11MN]

Tanking vs anti-tanking is not a discussion we're going to have.

Wild Forum Rules - [Please Read]

While I hate wasting my time reading through the arguments on it, is there a reason it's not allowed?

 

[TaLoN]

Ok, I'll answer this in open thread since it's being frequently asked ...

This was discussed by all the forum mods after frequent discussions on the subject quickly devolved into flaming on both sides.

We did not want to make a rule to eliminate tank talk completely, so we agreed that discussions on tanking vs anti tanking would not be permitted as the compromise to keep the board civil.

 

[nt3005]

Pretty Crazy that after this week the Wild are essentially half way done with playing on the road.

 

[TaLoN]

Lots of good info

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Lots of good info

almost makes me wanna subscribe, almost.

 

[Al Lagoon]

I want to apologize to Parise - I had all but written him off after the slow start, but he has that character the Wild have always sought out. He's been very good of late. Wouldn't't it be something if he actually made it to the end of the contract as a contributor at 40?

 

[fentonsbrainchild]

I want to apologize to Parise - I had all but written him off after the slow start, but he has that character the Wild have always sought out. He's been very good of late. Wouldn't't it be something if he actually made it to the end of the contract as a contributor at 40?

Do you think he’ll accept your apology?

 

[thestonedkoala]

Parise's cap hit is pretty reasonable for a 25 goal scorer. 9.44% of the cap.

 

[BagHead]

Do you think he’ll accept your apology?

I don't know him personally, but from what I've seen of him on the ice, he seems like a real nice guy off the ice!

*edit* Sorry, forgot the

 

[TaLoN]

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Spurgeon a long term thing?

 

[TaLoN]

Spurgeon a long term thing?

No update other than it was his hand. If bones are broken, could be a while before he can use a stick confidently.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I guess I wouldn't mind Seeler getting a shot to get back in, though I'm not his biggest fan.

Suter - Dumba
Soucy - Brodin
Seeler - Hunt

 

[TaLoN]

I guess I wouldn't mind Seeler getting a shot to get back in, though I'm not his biggest fan.

Suter - Dumba
Soucy - Brodin
Seeler - Hunt

Worth a shot. Rewards Soucy for playing so well, gives Seeler a nod for being the good soldier in the press box all this time.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Worth a shot. Rewards Soucy for playing so well, gives Seeler a nod for being the good soldier in the press box all this time.

Do you think Seeler has any value? I mean trade him for a similar age forward player?

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

I really would rather see what menell can do

 

[2Pair]

Do you think Seeler has any value? I mean trade him for a similar age forward player?

Why?