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Minnesota Wild General Discussion XIX

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As usual, goaltending will be the deciding factor. Fleury didn’t give me much confidence but people a lot smarter than me seem to think he’s fine. Skaters are playoff quality even without Fiala IMO.
 
Wabit said:
Put Goli in the pressbox.

Try and outscore other teams if the goalies flop.
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Fleury they will keep around and just give less games if he sucks. FG will be on the short leash though, trades happen in season for goalies, sometimes pay a premium but when it is already expected to be replacement level, it’s not difficult to find at least someone to come in and try to improve it if needed.

Edit: meant to quote TSK but mobile site
 
MNRube said:
As usual, goaltending will be the deciding factor. Fleury didn’t give me much confidence but people a lot smarter than me seem to think he’s fine. Skaters are playoff quality even without Fiala IMO.
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The one speculation I can somewhat agree with is his play style definitely needs getting used to. So as much as I did not see an amazing goalie who I can count on I will accept that our defense will have to get used to his playing style and hopefully they can play more to defend the rebound instead of trying to block every single shot.
 
thestonedkoala said:
Where is the report he completed his visa application? Did Russo mention it in his podcast because I am not seeing any reports of that. And completing the application and getting a visa is two different things.
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It was in a russian article on the main board thread when everyone was freaking out before the real info started showing how blown out of proportion it was. He was in Moscow applying for his VISA.
 
TaLoN said:
It was in a russian article on the main board thread when everyone was freaking out before the real info started showing how blown out of proportion it was. He was in Moscow applying for his VISA.
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Wait you went from completing his VISA to applying for his VISA.

Also I forgot we have two Geese on this team. I was talking about Gustavsson
 
TaLoN said:
No, I went from completing his APPLICATION.

See? I said application - as in applying.
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Those are two different things.

Application is a noun as in worker application or job application

Applying is a verb. As in I am applying for this job.
 
thestonedkoala said:
Those are two different things.

Application is a noun as in worker application or job application

Applying is a verb. As in I am applying for this job.
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When applying for a job, you complete an application, this isn't that difficult. When applying for a VISA you complete an application.

He was in Moscow to complete an application. He did so, he's now in Germany rehabbing, awaiting his VISA approval.
 
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Is Guerin on vacation? What a steal fir Seattle. Seriously Guerin needs to go. Oliver b from Columbus to Seattle
 
Sebastien said:
Is Guerin on vacation? What a steal fir Seattle. Seriously Guerin needs to go. Oliver b from Columbus to Seattle
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We can't afford him without sending cap back, and Columbus made the move because they're already over the cap and need to shed some.
 
Looks like Seattle’s draft strategy is finally coming into play with them weaponizing their cap space. Long game may work in their favor over the next couple of years, CBJ won’t be the only team in that situation this year.
 
AKL said:
We can't afford him without sending cap back, and Columbus made the move because they're already over the cap and need to shed some.
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It's a bad trade. He's worth a 1st but this also teaches Vancouver they aren't, might not even get their asking price for JT Miller. They might get less than wild got for fiala
 
Sebastien said:
It's a bad trade. He's worth a 1st but this also teaches Vancouver they aren't, might not even get their asking price for JT Miller. They might get less than wild got for fiala
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A bad trade for Columbus because they were over 6M over the cap and need to be compliant, yes. These things happen fairly often. Max Pacioretty was just traded for literally nothing.

Vancouver doesn't need to shed Miller's cap before the season starts. It's not even a similar situation.
 
Regarding the latest allegations about the 2003 Canadian Junior Team, I really hope our former and current players from that roster are clean. Some of the details and quotes are sickening.
 
NHL1674 said:
Regarding the latest allegations about the 2003 Canadian Junior Team, I really hope our former and current players from that roster are clean. Some of the details and quotes are sickening.
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So what are the allegations and why did they lie dormant for 19 years?

I'd like to see the Tournament in Minnesota. Tired of the obnoxious Canadian fans booing USA Hockey. I think Minnesota fans have way more class than to disrespect young men playing in a hockey tourney.

The fact they cancelled in the first place is a joke and they should not have another in Canada for at least ten years.
 
GordieGallant said:
So what are the allegations and why did they lie dormant for 19 years?

I'd like to see the Tournament in Minnesota. Tired of the obnoxious Canadian fans booing USA Hockey. I think Minnesota fans have way more class than to disrespect young men playing in a hockey tourney.

The fact they cancelled in the first place is a joke and they should not have another in Canada for at least ten years.
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Still might be a home tournament for canada.
 
GordieGallant said:
So what are the allegations and why did they lie dormant for 19 years?

I'd like to see the Tournament in Minnesota. Tired of the obnoxious Canadian fans booing USA Hockey. I think Minnesota fans have way more class than to disrespect young men playing in a hockey tourney.

The fact they cancelled in the first place is a joke and they should not have another in Canada for at least ten years.
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In short, I believe it was 8 kids sexually assaulted 1 women. An agreement (payoff avd NDA were agreed upon). Now the Canadian government is questioning where Hockey Canada got the money for the agreement as it shouldn’t have been government money.
 
Minnewildsota said:
In short, I believe it was 8 kids sexually assaulted 1 women. An agreement (payoff avd NDA were agreed upon). Now the Canadian government is questioning where Hockey Canada got the money for the agreement as it shouldn’t have been government money.
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I believe you are mixing the 2003 incident with the 2018 incident in London, Ontario. The latter involved a payoff, NDA, and 8 players/ one drunken woman in a hotel room. Ugly stuff.
 
TaLoN said:
When applying for a job, you complete an application, this isn't that difficult. When applying for a VISA you complete an application.

He was in Moscow to complete an application. He did so, he's now in Germany rehabbing, awaiting his VISA approval.
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I don't want to derail this thread even more ... And a bit of this is my own projecting ... Visas are a scary thing. I know many people who tried and failed visa applications because of a small detail. My family member was suppose to have an easy one but due to filing errors from their lawyer, 1 lost job and 3 years later, she's still stuck in Canada.

Now obviously sports athletes are different but until it is approved, I will always have some anxiety. Not to mention, the US have tighten their process since COVID and not sure how their react with Russian visas.

Just personal experience - summary: I am cautiously optimistic. Not devoid of concern but not doom gloom either
 
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57special said:
I believe you are mixing the 2003 incident with the 2018 incident in London, Ontario. The latter involved a payoff, NDA, and 8 players/ one drunken woman in a hotel room. Ugly stuff.
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Yep. Two very separate incidents. Two different teams.
 
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Circulartheory said:
I don't want to derail this thread even more ... And a bit of this is my own projecting ... Visas are a scary thing. I know many people who tried and failed visa applications because of a small detail. My family member was suppose to have an easy one but due to filing errors from their lawyer, 1 lost job and 3 years later, she's still stuck in Canada.

Now obviously sports athletes are different but until it is approved, I will always have some anxiety. Not to mention, the US have tighten their process since COVID and not sure how their react with Russian visas.

Just personal experience - summary: I am cautiously optimistic. Not devoid of concern but not doom gloom either
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I won't be concerned until there is something to be concerned about. Thus far there has shown nothing out of the ordinary, especially considering he and MANY OTHERS were permitted to play in both the US and Canada without a VISA entirely just last season.
 
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