GDT: 3/24/17 | Wild vs. Philly | 7PM CT / 2AM Suomi | FSN
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Hall of Faber
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Chicago is their heads. They don't believe they can catch back up to them. They have lost all motivation to the playoffs.
I'm pissed because this is the best team the Wild have ever had, but they're pissing away their chance for a Cup run. They look tired and timid. Just a sorry bunch of millionaire pucksters who seem content to lose.
Spurgeon, Granlund and Zucker are the only guys who give a ****.
Spurgeon, Granlund and Zucker are the only guys who give a ****.
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gphr513
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meh. Those are all completely meaningless chiches uttered by 3 guys who say the same thing in every loss.
The issue is that not a ton has actually changed since when we were winning. We are bad at getting out of the zone with possession and rely too much on converting on stretch passes. It's an exclamation mark for the hawks who tend to control the game. We've relied on the sizzle, not the steak. For the majority of the game our breakout was flip puck to center and change because we spent the whole shift in our zone. Like most of the year. We're way too passive in the dzone, and that starts with suter. Philly played well defensively. Guess what, that's how playoff games are played. If we can't force more chances results will be the same.
The team would be exactly the same with hanzal as without. I agree with ponying up for a player, but he hasn't done anything to improve the team. Enough of the damn defensive forwards.
What's wrong with Coyle? He plays like he's stupid, or uncoordinated. Is he on meds and reacting to them ? Does he have an undiagnosed disease like MS? He looks like a guy with no hockey sense.
In general, with a few exceptions, the Wild look like a team that are happy to go to the rink, make their paycheck, and meekly go home early in the spring to spend time with their families. This does not look like a team that needs to win. Just a passionless bunch of wimps.
Vancouver is up next. It would not surprise me at all if we lose to that useless bunch of Tankers.
In general, with a few exceptions, the Wild look like a team that are happy to go to the rink, make their paycheck, and meekly go home early in the spring to spend time with their families. This does not look like a team that needs to win. Just a passionless bunch of wimps.
Vancouver is up next. It would not surprise me at all if we lose to that useless bunch of Tankers.
Koivu was dreadful on the faceoff dot tonight (21%). Schroeder was about useless overall, again.
Dumba had a good game, so did Granny and Zucker. Parise is playing consistently better the last handful of game.
Put those breakaways in the net, Zucker makes that wraparound goal, it's a different game. Lack of finish by the team again.
Dumba had a good game, so did Granny and Zucker. Parise is playing consistently better the last handful of game.
Put those breakaways in the net, Zucker makes that wraparound goal, it's a different game. Lack of finish by the team again.
nyrage
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I'm a Rangers fan, but I've watched almost every Wild game since December. This team hasn't looked right for way longer than they started losing. Lots of lackadaisical sloppy play on defense since about mid-January. It was masked by how well the team was playing offensively and Dubnyk in goal. Then Dubnyk's game got leaky making things worse.
St. Louis hasn't really been playing many tough teams, but I would be concerned about a first round match-up with them (Nashville not really). The Wild haven't been playing well for a long time and I'm not sure that you can turn it on just like that once the playoffs start.
Hopefully you guys find your game these next two weeks as you have several easy match-ups coming up.
St. Louis hasn't really been playing many tough teams, but I would be concerned about a first round match-up with them (Nashville not really). The Wild haven't been playing well for a long time and I'm not sure that you can turn it on just like that once the playoffs start.
Hopefully you guys find your game these next two weeks as you have several easy match-ups coming up.
Great start, then looked that they felt it would do it. Before when playing well, the team kept going and slaughtered the opponent. Now looking just tired bunch of bureaucrats.
Zucker can't score, although looking good. Koivu's lost his legs and hands. Kaptin's just gliding there, leaning forwards and trying to reach the puck with his long stick. In most cases he is fumbling or failing. Looks like a bad Koivu from last year. They need some rest, booze and sauna. And tar. And booze. And sauna.
Zucker can't score, although looking good. Koivu's lost his legs and hands. Kaptin's just gliding there, leaning forwards and trying to reach the puck with his long stick. In most cases he is fumbling or failing. Looks like a bad Koivu from last year. They need some rest, booze and sauna. And tar. And booze. And sauna.
It has removed a lot of stress from watching the games.
Only good things can happen when you expect to lose, previously I was constantly worried that we would lose because I expected to win.
Fremitus Borealis
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Damn, I missed this game as well (baby's been sleeping poorly, so I pretty much pass out after I get home from work 
). Sounds like I didn't miss much, though. Hope to hell they can get it together soon 
). Sounds like I didn't miss much, though. Hope to hell they can get it together soon 
DANOZ28
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another game another soft goal by dubnyk. hes reverting back to his avg joe oiler days. the refs didnt do us any favors , allowing schenn to check zucker 10 min after the play was over. (GRRRRR). however we beat ourselves by doing nothing on the PP. this team looks like a beaten dog. wheres the pride & passion? we have a good team on paper , we have arguably the best coach. maybe yeo wasnt the problem after all. if we are a first rnd exit heads must roll!
Maybe the Wild just want go into the Playoffs as underdogs so there isn't any pressure on them come playoff time?
I say we throw every game from here on out to try and get that WC2 spot (probably not possible, I know) so we can demolish Chicago and get that monkey off our back.
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