Uh so back to the Wild discussion...
If Goose and Fleury flops what do you think Guerin is going to do?
If Goose and Fleury flops what do you think Guerin is going to do?
Minnesota Wild General Discussion XIX
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Dr Jan Itor
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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.
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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.
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DeagleJenkins
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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.
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.
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
No, I went from completing his APPLICATION.
See? I said application - as in applying.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
GordieGallant
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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.
Minnewildsota
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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.
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.
Circulartheory
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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
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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