Poor play finally caught up to us. We were able to pull a rabbit out of the hat for a few games, but it can't go on forever. Let's hope this downswing in quality of play is not too severe, or too long.
GDT: 4/1/2013 - Blues@Wild - 7:00 PM CST - FS-N, FS-WI
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MuckOG
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I think that was the first game in 3 or 4 where we outshot the opponent. So in general the Wild hasn't been playing all that well lately. We've given up a lot of goals.
MK9
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They looked lost and confused for most of the night. Couldn't connect passes. PP was a mess. Got tossed around. Had no urgency until it was far too late. Sad thing is, the Blues really didn't play lights out either.
If we're going to compete with these huge teams like LA, St. Louis, etc. this team just has no choice but get bigger. I can't imagine the Wild having to play 4-7 games against an LA, Blues or another team built like that.
Happens after every loss.
I get annoyed, but I rarely freak out like a lot of people here do.
If we're going to compete with these huge teams like LA, St. Louis, etc. this team just has no choice but get bigger. I can't imagine the Wild having to play 4-7 games against an LA, Blues or another team built like that.
Happens after every loss.
I get annoyed, but I rarely freak out like a lot of people here do.
GopherState
Repeat Offender...
My only concern is the upcoming road trip. No, I'm not having a meltdown. But we've seen some lack luster play in the past week. They squeaked through with some wins at home, but it's gonna take a stronger effort to get points in these other buildings during a playoff race. They may be okay in the standings at the moment, but tonight means they have less room for error.
I really don't want to have to face the Hawks or Ducks in the first round.....that is "if" we make the playoffs.
Northland Wild Man
Finnesotans?
I'm going to echo those who say that PMB should maybe either sit or go. He didn't exist tonight. Also, nobody went to the front of the net tonight. We need to have a forward right there in front for the rebound. where the hell was everyone? Walz also made a great point about the half wall pressure just now. It can break up our cycle way to easily. We still did it all night though.
In a game like this you know the Blues are going to try to ape you into submission. They should have run Backes early in the second even if you take the penalty you make your point. Mess with the rookies and your top man gets it. What really irks me about the game was that Elliot was in net. He is not a quality net minder and we allowed a bum to look like a hero.
All in all a bad game, but 1 in so many good ones is acceptable. Cullen better not be hurt to bad because we could be in trouble if he is.
In a game like this you know the Blues are going to try to ape you into submission. They should have run Backes early in the second even if you take the penalty you make your point. Mess with the rookies and your top man gets it. What really irks me about the game was that Elliot was in net. He is not a quality net minder and we allowed a bum to look like a hero.
All in all a bad game, but 1 in so many good ones is acceptable. Cullen better not be hurt to bad because we could be in trouble if he is.
Fel 96
JFC
Fel 96
JFC
http://twitter.com/Russostrib/status/318920042853040128
Think it'd be the perfect timing to call up either Granlund or Zucker if Cullen is out for awhile?
Anyways, I really hope Cullen is alright.
Fel 96
JFC
http://video.wild.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=849&id=234065
Yeo's presser. Parise and Seto videos as well.
Yeo's presser. Parise and Seto videos as well.
SwimToTheMoon
Wild fan in WPG
TheeNorthStar
Ok, dis hockey
DeuceMN
Really?
Well, that was, lame.
I hope our guys take this as a wake up call. It sure as hell isn't getting easier from here on out.
I know it is what it is, but I do hope the reffing gets a little better as well. This trend is becoming a bit ridiculous.
We were completely outworked for 40 minutes, and they abused us, and we could use more size, but we really could have done a better job than we did in that regards.
I also hope Cullen is not hurt too bad. I can't believe I'm saying this, but he really has been important to our team, and that would be a loss.
For the style that Yeo wants this team to play, and the identity that this team is forming, the smaller players that we have really do not help all that much. We could do with at least one less of them.
Anyways, I hope our guys find that fire again.
I hope our guys take this as a wake up call. It sure as hell isn't getting easier from here on out.
I know it is what it is, but I do hope the reffing gets a little better as well. This trend is becoming a bit ridiculous.
We were completely outworked for 40 minutes, and they abused us, and we could use more size, but we really could have done a better job than we did in that regards.
I also hope Cullen is not hurt too bad. I can't believe I'm saying this, but he really has been important to our team, and that would be a loss.
For the style that Yeo wants this team to play, and the identity that this team is forming, the smaller players that we have really do not help all that much. We could do with at least one less of them.
Anyways, I hope our guys find that fire again.
LemaireisGOD
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My take...
http://www.stateofhockeynews.com/2013-articles/april/wild-vs-bluesers.html
We were tired and intimidated tonight. We lost two key forwards in our top 6 for parts of this game and the offense struggled predictably. We'll have to dig deep if we want to win our next two. I have a full game report plus an extended Houston Aeros update. Check it out!
http://www.stateofhockeynews.com/2013-articles/april/wild-vs-bluesers.html
We were tired and intimidated tonight. We lost two key forwards in our top 6 for parts of this game and the offense struggled predictably. We'll have to dig deep if we want to win our next two. I have a full game report plus an extended Houston Aeros update. Check it out!
MuckOG
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How cool would it be to see Clowe score his first goal of the season on Wednesday at SJ as a member of the Minnesota Wild???
If Cullen is out, I see us calling up Granlund. Any other forward and it would be someone other than Granlund, but we need an offensive 2nd line center on that line and sorry, but Brodziak doesn't cut it.
Blizzard6411
#benchstoner
Optional practice? Again?
? for those who watched Yeos presser, did he seem to not look optimistic when answering about Cullens injury? Or is it just me?
? for those who watched Yeos presser, did he seem to not look optimistic when answering about Cullens injury? Or is it just me?
I can just picture it now. Clowe from Heatley and Seto. Complete with Havlat's non-existing backcheck, Burnzie's signature diving sweep check that comes up just short, and Jimmy's classic "where the hell am I" look on the bench.
Epic. Make it happen, Fletch
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