Injury Report: Matt Cooke - Sports Hernia, out 5-6 weeks (Feb. 6)

[Sharppi]

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[gphr513]

What the hell happened now?

He didn't hurt it in the last game, did he?

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Oh cool. But no hearing for that knee on Cooke, because he's Cooke.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Yeah...he hasn't looked very great the last few games in terms of mobility. Always looks like he's a little strained while skating.

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Came here to post this, too

 

[hattrick3518]

Is this a "lower body injury" like Barrie had?

 

[JudgeJimmie]

Quick give him an assistant coaching gig so he can at least stay on the bench. Wild are better with his voice on the bench/locker room.

 

[Taylor26]

Too bad if we ended up out of the playoffs at the deadline I wanted us to deal him for a 3rd or 4th and cut 2.5mil salary next year.

 

[ThatGuy22]

Addition by subtraction.

When fully healthy, he should be the guy eating Nachos in the press box. But Yeo would never consider that.

 

[BigT2002]

Sucks because he brought some energy. But depending on who takes that spot, I'm okay with it I guess.

 

[Jarick]

Hasn't been as good as last season, but he's been better than say Veilleux. Hope the Wild choose to stick with skill in the bottom six rather than going with grinders.

 

[gphr513]

Addition by subtraction.

When fully healthy, he should be the guy eating Nachos in the press box. But Yeo would never consider that.

I think Cooke brings something to the team. I feel like he brings a bit of energy that rubs off on his linemates. As well as a guy who can play on the PK.

He's no all star, but I think he's a commodity.

 

[Jarick]

Cooke is also the only guy on the roster with a personality.

 

[ThatGuy22]

I think Cooke brings something to the team. I feel like he brings a bit of energy that rubs off on his linemates. As well as a guy who can play on the PK.

He's no all star, but I think he's a commodity.

His mobility is gone. Whether its due to age, or injury he was a liability on the ice and a give away machine.

For a guy with limited puck skills, dump and chase was his game. He just can't chase like he used to, so every time he dumped the puck it was an instant turn over.

While he's still better than some of our AHL options, when fully healthy Fontaine, Haula, Carter and Brodz should not be scratched for him. And they all were at some point or another.

 

[gphr513]

Cooke is also the only guy on the roster with a personality.

"What's that supposed to mean...."

 

[57special]

I think Cooke brings something to the team. I feel like he brings a bit of energy that rubs off on his linemates. As well as a guy who can play on the PK.

He's no all star, but I think he's a commodity.

Agreed. I think his injury this year has slowed him down a bit.

 

[iLLogik87]

Call up Fedotenko

 

[Nharris31]

I think Cooke brings something to the team. I feel like he brings a bit of energy that rubs off on his linemates. As well as a guy who can play on the PK.

He's no all star, but I think he's a commodity.

Not lately when ever his line his on the ice they are always defending and can never get the puck out of their own zone. Then the next line does the same thing.

 

[tyratoku]

That's a bummer. Really like him as a player in the bottom six.

 

[keppel146]

Need Schroeder now

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Sutter comes up?

 

[Jarick]

Cooke certainly hasn't been good in terms of possession this year. Only ahead of Graovac and Bickel at even strength.

 

[gphr513]

Sutter comes up?

I'd like to see Sutter back up. He brought a physical edge that I think we need.

 

[tyratoku]

I'd like to see Sutter back up. He brought a physical edge that I think we need.

I agree. Sutter was very good in his short stint with limited time, I thought.

 

[TheeNorthStar]

Damn.. Cooke is a gamer. And honestly, a assest to the team ... sucks...