Injury Report: Niklas Backstrom (Upper body)

[thestonedkoala]

You're asking what they're going to do with Backstrom. Russo has said if Backs ends up on IR, the Wild will make a move for a bit player like Jose Theodore or a similar stop-gap. Outside of that, there is pretty much nothing the Wild can do with Backstrom.

But are we going to continue doing that every time Backstrom goes down? If Theodore is signed to a contract, a) that takes up a contract spot for us to sign any FAs at the end of the year (Looking at Corbett mainly) and b) where would we stick him once Backstrom gets healthy? And what about next year?

I'm all for Gussy coming up and playing. Or Kuemper but can we endure some really bad goaltending in spurts of good goaltending? Are we going to be okay with losing a game or two due to bad goaltending?

I just don't see how Jose Theodore is going to make any difference now or next year.

 

[TaLoN]

Read the Russo article... he spelled it all out. 1yr 2 way deal is all any potential temp backup would get.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Read the Russo article... he spelled it all out. 1yr 2 way deal is all any potential temp backup would get.

It's still counts as a contract. And if he's on a two-way, does he go to the...ECHL after Backstrom comes back? The 1 year, 2 way deal is a no-brainer but...where does he really go? To the AHL to make popcorn?

 

[TaLoN]

It's still counts as a contract. And if he's on a two-way, does he go to the...ECHL after Backstrom comes back? The 1 year, 2 way deal is a no-brainer but...where does he really go? To the AHL to make popcorn?

Get yourself an account on twitter and tweet that question to @Russostrib.

I bet that he would love you!

 

[thestonedkoala]

Get yourself an account on twitter and tweet that question to @Russostrib.

I bet that he would love you!

Actually Russo and I have tweeted back and forth before. The question remains if this happens next year as well. Ugh. But it's in the overall sense of what are we going to do with Backstrom in the next few years. Not just now (we have a sort of plan. Sucky plan but plan nonetheless).

 

[TaLoN]

The problem is, you think every little conundrum is an end of the world thing that needs to be fixed now or else.

The World doesn't work that way. There are always problems that pop up that need to be handled along the way. Nothing EVER goes EXACTLY to plan. Prioritize the big problems and deal with the smaller ones as they come up.

The Wild overall are in great position right now with some flaws (as all teams always have flaws) that have to be handled on the fly.

 

[Avder]

The problem is, you think every little conundrum is an end of the world thing that needs to be fixed now or else.

The World doesn't work that way. There are always problems that pop up that need to be handled along the way. Nothing EVER goes EXACTLY to plan. Prioritize the big problems and deal with the smaller ones as they come up.

The Wild overall are in great position right now with some flaws (as all teams always have flaws) that have to be handled on the fly.

I agree with him to an extent. While I do not think it is by any means a crisis, it is a valid question of what do we with Backstrom if he simply can not perform his duties for the remainder of his contract?

 

[TaLoN]

That is something the team would have to address sure, but it isn't something that is even remotely concerning at this moment in time. It's something that would have to be worked out if/when the time comes.

 

[Fel 96]

I hate speculating, but the IA Wild have released their PTO goalie who was backing up Kuemper for the past 2 games today. Their next game is on Friday night.

Would this mean, by any chance, that there's a possibility Backstrom might be back sooner than expected?

 

[Avder]

I hate speculating, but the IA Wild have released their PTO goalie who was backing up Kuemper for the past 2 games today. Their next game is on Friday night.

Would this mean, by any chance, that there's a possibility Backstrom might be back sooner than expected?

Either that or we're about to sign someone like Theo.

 

[TaLoN]

Either that, or the Wild are in the works for bringing in another goalie to backup Harding.

 

[mezcal]

I hate speculating, but the IA Wild have released their PTO goalie who was backing up Kuemper for the past 2 games today. Their next game is on Friday night.

Would this mean, by any chance, that there's a possibility Backstrom might be back sooner than expected?

Possibly, or do you think there might be a possibility we are signing another goalie?

Backstrom could definitely be coming back, if he is, then that's good. Not all concussions are the same, but they can be very serious.

 

[Fel 96]

Could be another possibility, too.

I guess we'll find out later.

 

[mezcal]

 

[Avder]

Is it wrong for me to wish those shots were Vodka and not rubber?

Oh god I am so transparent in my Backstrom hate.

 

[mezcal]

Is it wrong for me to wish those shots were Vodka and not rubber?

Oh god I am so transparent in my Backstrom hate.

Was waiting for a response like this! Haha.

 

[Avder]

Was waiting for a response like this! Haha.

Glad I can entertain you.

 

[bauer]

@BlountStrib2h
Backstrom and Harding getting most of the work at Wild practice. Kuemper mostly a spectator.

Michael Russo‏@Russostrib3h
RT @BlountStrib: Backstrom and Ballard on the ice for Wild practice in Winnipeg. #mnwild

sounds like Backstrom is feeling well enough to practice. wonder if this means now that Kuemper will get sentdown and Backstrom will be able to return next week? maybe during the back-to-back vs COL next weekend.

 

[TaLoN]

I think the BIGGER news is that Ballard is practicing!

 

[tomgilbertfan]

I think the BIGGER news is that Ballard is practicing!

God I hope he can stay healthy.

 

[DANOZ28]

well, last year we rode backs too much, this year im afraid we'll ride hards too much. i just dont see hards staying lava hot for the entire season. only mgmt & backs know if he can regain his past form. i sure hope we're looking at other options if this is the best backs can be.

 

[OnTheFly19]

Riding Harding so hard lately was what was worrying me. If backs can be back by the Colorado home-home, that would be awesome. Getting him in that home game would be a nice place for his first game back. I don't know if I would throw him to the wolves of our road game.

 

[Jagged Ice]

I don't think we're riding Harding too hard. He's not starting as much as Varlamov, Halak, Price and on and on. Budaj backs up price only on back to back games.

 

[TaLoN]

I agree, we're not riding Harding "too" hard at all right now. We've had good 2-3 day breaks between games lately. It's not at all like it was with Backstrom last season as of yet... with a lot of 1 day breaks between games.

This is about what you hope the pace to be for your Starter IMO.

 

[tomthestone*]

"Backstrom taken off IR, Kuemper reassigned, #mnwild announce. Backstrom to back up today at the PEG" -- @Russostrib.

So we got that going for us, which is nice.