Injury Report: Mikael Granlund (4/15: likely to play Game One)

[TaLoN]

I never expected him to miss game one...I expect he will be a full go.

They were taking extra precaution with him since they had breathing room in the Standings, then once they clinched everything, no reason to try to get him in another regular season game.

 

[Northland Wild Man]

Halleluiah!

 

[Lapa]

Granlund has been working out all week and began skating Friday. Yeo and GM Chuck Fletcher talked last week about how Granlund, who has a history of concussions, may need to adjust the way he plays the game.

The last two times he got hurt, it was Granlund who initiated the check.

“Obviously you want to try to be smart on the ice,” Granlund said. “Things happen. … You just have to be ready for everything and be smart on the ice. I still want to keep my compete. That’s why I think I’m here and that’s what I’m going to keep doing.”

http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/255046991.html#HVcTFh33t43Ob1lG.01

 

[Keeptdos]

Great news somewhat. Hoping he doesn't try to change his game too much. **** happens.

 

[OpRedDawn*]

He can be aggressive, but he shouldn't be trying to hit people. There's just no need for it

 

[Gaps]

He can be aggressive, but he shouldn't be trying to hit people. There's just no need for it

It's not even all about whether he hits people or not, it's about not leading with his head when he goes into a puck battle.

 

[Lapa]

Lines in practice:

Michael Russo ‏@Russostrib 22 min

#mnwild linesarise-Koivu-Coyle;Moulson-Granlund-Pominville;Cooke-Brodziak-Niederreiter; Veilleux-Haula-McCormick; Fontaine, Heatley extras

 

[nickschultzfan]

Lines in practice:

Michael Russo ‏@Russostrib 22 min

#mnwild linesarise-Koivu-Coyle;Moulson-Granlund-Pominville;Cooke-Brodziak-Niederreiter; Veilleux-Haula-McCormick; Fontaine, Heatley extras

Gravy.

 

[Past Considerations]

But still no confirmation of what was the actual injury? Secrecy on purpose I guess.

 

[57special]

Let's play Haula with a couple of guys who can't score. Great idea! After all, what has he done for us lately?

 

[Harvest]

I think we should just wait and see how those lines looks like. If we are winning and Haula is in the fourth line does it matter who score those goals?

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Let's play Haula with a couple of guys who can't score. Great idea! After all, what has he done for us lately?

He's not going to play over Granlund, and they want Brodziak/Cooke together, as they have shown the ability to be a shutdown line (Crosby, Seguin/Benn), and they are likely going to be matched up against Landeskog/Stastny/MacKinnon whenever we possibly can.

 

[FVM]

Ok, so Granlund had real good practice and felt "real good". What's with "real good"? I always thought it's "really good" in English language. Help me here oh native speakers. Would be real good to figure this out.

 

[Jarick]

I am assuming Russo asked "how did you feel out there today?" and Granlund said "real good."

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Ok, so Granlund had real good practice and felt "real good". What's with "real good"? I always thought it's "really good" in English language. Help me here oh native speakers. Would be real good to figure this out.

Technically it's "really good", but "real good" is used as well, "real" is sometimes used in place of "really" when modifying an adjective. You'd never say "I real need to get out of here" but you may say "I felt real bad about that test". There's no reason to say "real good" instead of "really good" but some people do.

 

[FVM]

Technically it's "really good", but "real good" is used as well, "real" is sometimes used in place of "really" when modifying an adjective. You'd never say "I real need to get out of here" but you may say "I felt real bad about that test". There's no reason to say "real good" instead of "really good" but some people do.

Ok, figured as much. Funny how language evolves, 20 years from now it might be standard expression. Though it's probably a US thing, never heard it in UK English, I think.

 

[Ceiu]

Grammar lessons!

The functional difference between the two words is that "real" is an adjective, where "really" is an adverb. You seem pretty fluent, so forgive me if this comes off as condescending or is too elementary.

"Real good" is wrong because "real" an adjective attempting to augment another adjective. It's similar to saying "The Wild's alternate jerseys are big green" (as opposed to the correct descriptor of "dark green").

"Really" has the same base meaning as "real" (as they're from the same root ), but is the adverb form which makes it appropriate for modifying the descriptor on Granlund's well being.

This particular example, as TGF explained above, is pretty common in certain regions in the US (particularly the south). Unfortunately, though, it's far from grammatically correct. The speaker means to use "really," but they're close enough that most people can figure out their intent and no one bothers to correct it.

 

[Bookman]

Let's play Haula with a couple of guys who can't score. Great idea! After all, what has he done for us lately?

McCormick and Veilleux have both put up some points lately. You get some speed and bonus offense with that line. The only thing better would be if Zucker slotted in there if healthy.

Believe me, having good players on the 4th line is a GOOD thing.

 

[Harvest]

http://www.startribune.com/video/255381051.html#hpmrt If you watch closely you can see why he gets those injurys.

 

[FVM]

Grammar lessons!

The functional difference between the two words is that "real" is an adjective, where "really" is an adverb. You seem pretty fluent, so forgive me if this comes off as condescending or is too elementary.

"Real good" is wrong because "real" an adjective attempting to augment another adjective. It's similar to saying "The Wild's alternate jerseys are big green" (as opposed to the correct descriptor of "dark green").

"Really" has the same base meaning as "real" (as they're from the same root ), but is the adverb form which makes it appropriate for modifying the descriptor on Granlund's well being.

This particular example, as TGF explained above, is pretty common in certain regions in the US (particularly the south). Unfortunately, though, it's far from grammatically correct. The speaker means to use "really," but they're close enough that most people can figure out their intent and no one bothers to correct it.

Thanks for the clarification I'm aware of the adjective vs. adverb distinction and that's exactly why it sounds weird to me. It's just that now I saw Russo use it too, not just in a quote, so I guess it's becoming more and more legitimate to use.

Sorry for derailing the thread. So, Granlund? I'm actually hopeful for him in this series: Colorado's attention will be on our first line and that leaves space for the second line to do damage. Avs D is nothing special and they don't play a very physical style so I think Granlund has a real chance to thrive against them.

 

[nickschultzfan]

Thanks for the clarification I'm aware of the adjective vs. adverb distinction and that's exactly why it sounds weird to me. It's just that now I saw Russo use it too, not just in a quote, so I guess it's becoming more and more legitimate to use.

Sorry for derailing the thread. So, Granlund? I'm actually hopeful for him in this series: Colorado's attention will be on our first line and that leaves space for the second line to do damage. Avs D is nothing special and they don't play a very physical style so I think Granlund has a real chance to thrive against them.

Not derailing the thread at all. Interesting detour.

Keep in mind that a lot of younger Americans, myself included, take a causal or abbreviated approach to the english language. Probably a lot to do with the being raised entirely in the electronic/computer age.

Edit - But I guess I am no longer a "younger" American. Wow, time flies.

 

[Doobz89]

You clearly don't know how NHL lines work, where would Haula be put? There not gonna put him over Granlund and why would they break up that checking line which looks really solid imo.

Let's play Haula with a couple of guys who can't score. Great idea! After all, what has he done for us lately?

 

[Nharris31]

You clearly don't know how NHL lines work, where would Haula be put? There not gonna put him over Granlund and why would they break up that checking line which looks really solid imo.

With haula there goals can come from the fourth line.

 

[teddy83]

I have to admit i'm gonna be little scared in game 1 every time Granlund takes a shift, He's gonna be hyped up and he propably tries to hit everything that moves. My only hope in game 1 is he don't get hurt again.

 

[Past Considerations]

I have to admit i'm gonna be little scared in game 1 every time Granlund takes a shift, He's gonna be hyped up and he propably tries to hit everything that moves. My only hope in game 1 is he don't get hurt again.

Jinx.