GDT: 01/14/17 - Wild @ Stars - 7 PM CT / 4 AM Finland - FS-N

[PuckInTheNards]

Pominville, on the other hand...ewww... If Tuch or some other young( or not so young ) buck wants to come up from Iowa and be a hero I'm all for it.

I'm with you. When was the last time Pominville actually hit the net. I thought he was Cal Clutterbuck for a while tonight. Remember ol' Cal streaking up the wing, not looking to pass then blasting a slapper about a foot wide to end the possession?

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Wonder if NJD would be willing to part with Kinkaid.

 

[Ban Hammered]

I'd honestly just waive Kuemper...bring up Stalock and eat the money. No one will claim him which means no one will trade for him.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Honestly, I think Dubnyk gives up 2-4 of those goals.

 

[Hall of Faber]

Hope Nino is alright.

 

[TaLoN]

Honestly, I think Dubnyk gives up 2-4 of those goals.

Yeah, but his play leading up to them might have prevented the other two from even forming as well though... Kuemper's rebounds are his own worst enemy. Both in terms of allowing second chance opportunities for the opponent, and in terms of allowing extended zone possession time for the opponent.

 

[It is Wild World]

Parise had two quality chances tonight including a breakaway. What is up with Zach? Him and pommer are snake bitten

 

[TaLoN]

One of the best lines in the league right now...

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Yeah, but his play leading up to them might have prevented the other two from even forming as well though... Kuemper's rebounds are his own worst enemy. Both in terms of allowing second chance opportunities for the opponent, and in terms of allowing extended zone possession time for the opponent.

Only 1 was on a rebound though...

 

[TaLoN]

Only 1 was on a rebound though...

The question is (seriously - a question since I only listened to most of the game on the radio since I'm at work), how many were off of extended zone possession time for the Stars because he gave up a rebound, instead of being able to freeze the puck like Duuuubs?

 

[NHL1674]

One of the best lines in the league right now...

That's the 4-Leaf Clover Line. Now who shall we call the Lucky Horseshoe Line?

 

[TaLoN]

That's the 4-Leaf Clover Line. Now who shall we call the Lucky Horseshoe Line?

That would be the line that Staal is centering on a given night... it changes frequently on who's joining him though.

 

[NHL1674]

It does feel a bit unsustainable. We've had just one regulation loss in 18 games. That's beyond crazy. Meanwhile, the Jackets are struggling a bit after their streak was snapped.

 

[TaLoN]

It does feel a bit unsustainable. We've had just one regulation loss in 18 games. That's beyond crazy. Meanwhile, the Jackets are struggling a bit after their streak was snapped.

The Wild are a more rounded team than they are overall. They overly rely on Bob... hence why he's played 34 of 41 games. Duuuubs - as good as he's been, doesn't have to carry our team as much. Though it is always an adventure when Kuemper is in net. Would be nice to find a more capable backup, but at least Dubnyk isn't in a situation where he has to play 15 out of 16 games all the time like Bob does in Columbus.

 

[Hall of Faber]

Chicago is a .500 road team. They have played SEVEN more home games then us. I'm just so hyped right now.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

The question is (seriously - a question since I only listened to most of the game on the radio since I'm at work), how many were off of extended zone possession time for the Stars because he gave up a rebound, instead of being able to freeze the puck like Duuuubs?

Just the 3rd one. First two were rushes and the 4th was a screened/deflected point-shot on a PP.

 

[TaLoN]

Just the 3rd one. First two were rushes and the 4th was a screened/deflected point-shot on a PP.

So then you're right... Dubs probably stops 2 of the 4.

 

[It is Wild World]

http://www.nhl.com/stats/leaders

NHL leaders in +/-

1. Ryan Suter-MINN
2.Jason Zucker-MINN
3.Jared Spurgen-MINN
4. Mikeal Grunlund-MINN
5. Mikko Koivu-MINN

 

[melinko]

Parise had two quality chances tonight including a breakaway. What is up with Zach? Him and pommer are snake bitten

I think the way the breakaway happened put Zach in a spot where his skills are weakest.

He isn't the best when he needs to beat the goalie on a clean shot from a reasonable distance. He is better in traffic and in the blue paint.

I'm not positive I'm remembering correctly but even his shootout goals tend to happen when he can get in really close rather than a shot from the middle/bottom of the circles.

 

[It is Wild World]

I think the way the breakaway happened put Zach in a spot where his skills are weakest.

He isn't the best when he needs to beat the goalie on a clean shot from a reasonable distance. He is better in traffic and in the blue paint.

I'm not positive I'm remembering correctly but even his shootout goals tend to happen when he can get in really close rather than a shot from the middle/bottom of the circles.

You probably right. He seems his confidence isn't where it needs to be. I know Parise is more of a hard working, net front, and scores from dirty areas most of the time.

Good thing Staal didn't pass it to him on that 2 on 1.

 

[TaLoN]

http://www.nhl.com/stats/leaders

NHL leaders in +/-

1. Ryan Suter-MINN
2.Jason Zucker-MINN
3.Jared Spurgen-MINN
4. Mikeal Grunlund-MINN
5. Mikko Koivu-MINN

Technically, that would read

1-Suter
2-Zucker
3-Spurgeon
4-Granlund
Koivu
Grabner
7-etc

3 players tied for 4th, meaning there is technically no 5th and 6th.

 

[57special]

I'd honestly just waive Kuemper...bring up Stalock and eat the money. No one will claim him which means no one will trade for him.

Actually, i'd give Michalek a look first. Stalock is no prize.

I think our big TDL move may be another goalie.

 

[NHL1674]

http://www.nhl.com/stats/leaders

NHL leaders in +/-

1. Ryan Suter-MINN
2.Jason Zucker-MINN
3.Jared Spurgen-MINN
4. Mikeal Grunlund-MINN
5. Mikko Koivu-MINN

 

[Lapa]

Missed the game because of beer, but seems like Kuemper was doing Kuemper things.

 

[Lapa]

Niemi's GAA in this game: 44.81

I like it, but my fantasy team doesn't.