GDT: 10/9/14 - Colorado @ Minnesota - 8PM CDT/4AM Suomi - NBCSN
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Dr Jan Itor
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Coyle won two physical battles that almost directly affected the Nino and Suter goals, but yeah, he's still leaving a little be desired with the puck on his stick.
We really could've hit double digits last night.
Paul Bunyan
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I was at the game and was going to post on here afterward...but was so tired out from screaming I passed out as soon as I got home. 
This is what we were talking about between intermissions and on the way home.
How much is it the Wild look UNBELIEVABLE and they have drastically made changes from last year? Is it a one off? Were they just fired up because it's the home opener and they generally do the business at home?
Was Varlamov solved? or did he just have an off night? Are the Avies that bad? or did they just come out of the gates in the absolute worst way possible and the Wild curb stomped them?
I think it's a combination of a lot of things. I think Saturday will tell us a lot more.
The way the Wild adjusted to their play in the playoffs last year really neutralized their game, and I think that was part of tonight, but the Avies looked pretty terrible, you wouldn't have said they had any world class talent on the ice when you saw them skating, whereas the Wild looked like a machine.
The depth is there, and Fontaine isn't even healthy yet. I liked what I saw from Carter, Zucker, etc.
The hit in that third period that Landeskog put on Carter was worth more than a 2, if that was Cooke hitting someone else he'd have been suspended from the way it looked. I haven't watched the game on DVR yet, but I will at some point.
It seemed there were a bunch of phantom calls, more so than usual, but with a 5 rip thrashing I won't complain...too much.
Also, apparently they are doing this Wild magazine bit now instead of a regular program.....so two bucks more for the same thing over and over (each month) and a worse program that's now just a line up card. The changes this year have been about 90% negative.
Other notes: The presence of the Little Brown Jug was awesome. Also, Karyn Bye Dietz' Let's Play Hockey was one of the better ones I've heard. Probably because she's likely an actual fan of the team.
This is what we were talking about between intermissions and on the way home.
How much is it the Wild look UNBELIEVABLE and they have drastically made changes from last year? Is it a one off? Were they just fired up because it's the home opener and they generally do the business at home?
Was Varlamov solved? or did he just have an off night? Are the Avies that bad? or did they just come out of the gates in the absolute worst way possible and the Wild curb stomped them?
I think it's a combination of a lot of things. I think Saturday will tell us a lot more.
The way the Wild adjusted to their play in the playoffs last year really neutralized their game, and I think that was part of tonight, but the Avies looked pretty terrible, you wouldn't have said they had any world class talent on the ice when you saw them skating, whereas the Wild looked like a machine.
The depth is there, and Fontaine isn't even healthy yet. I liked what I saw from Carter, Zucker, etc.
The hit in that third period that Landeskog put on Carter was worth more than a 2, if that was Cooke hitting someone else he'd have been suspended from the way it looked. I haven't watched the game on DVR yet, but I will at some point.
It seemed there were a bunch of phantom calls, more so than usual, but with a 5 rip thrashing I won't complain...too much.
Also, apparently they are doing this Wild magazine bit now instead of a regular program.....so two bucks more for the same thing over and over (each month) and a worse program that's now just a line up card. The changes this year have been about 90% negative.
Other notes: The presence of the Little Brown Jug was awesome. Also, Karyn Bye Dietz' Let's Play Hockey was one of the better ones I've heard. Probably because she's likely an actual fan of the team.
Paul Bunyan
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They were at 6s and 7s most of the game, my guess is they come out and try the physicality angle earlier at home and hope that sparks them somehow.
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Avs fan. Just have to say that Suter is the best defenseman in the league. Guy is a stud of epic proportions. Should be a perennial Norris but guys with more flair always get the vote. If I was starting a team, and could choose any d-man in the league, it would be Suter or Doughty.
They did but it was a very late whistle. Like quite a few of the calls were. Hoping its just the refs trying to get back into the swing of things too. That and the game was incredibly fast last night.
Brodin looked like a pro. His game is quiet but so solid. He's also noticeably bigger than he was last year. He was a factor in a few of those goals, despite not getting his name on the scoresheet.
It will also be interesting to see if Varly's going to be able to repeat his last season's numbers. The Avs might regress this season.
Paul Bunyan
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Cheers man. Honestly, I think if you watch him in person he's even more amazing. I never really appreciated exactly how good he was until he came here and I got to see him put in shift after shift after shift.
I remember taking my godfather last year against Winnipeg, and he was basically memorized by Suter all game and how he controlled play, defended and did all the little things. He couldn't stop talking about him (he hadn't been live in a few years, and had only seen him on TV since he had joined the team).
If you are going Saturday, or any other time vs. the Wild this year, he's definitely worth the price of admission if you can appreciate defense and you are on here, so clearly you've got to be a good hockey mind that does.
Had a bunch of great crisp passes and heads up plays, I thought he was quite good, if not an unsung player in this one as you say.
JudgeJimmie
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He actually got an assist on the Suter goal, so he was on the scoresheet too!
Hmm.... Where are you looking? I don't see an assist credited to Brodin here:
http://wild.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/boxscore?id=2014020014
Dr Jan Itor
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He actually got an assist on the Suter goal, so he was on the scoresheet too!
Brodin should get it; Coyle never touched the puck, just shielded his guy from it.
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needless to say there is no love lost between these two teams.
Wild came out flying, creative, and just impressive. I will hold my overall enthusiasm as it is only one game and the Avs looked like poopy. I along with the rest of the players will see how the game goes tomorrow to see if this is the pace they will keep up.
I didn't notice Vanek much............well, 2nd line that much.............but I am A-OK with our lines right now. Carter took a dumb penalty, but I am giving him a pass for now as I think he is in that mentality that he is fighting for a spot and wants to show he should stay here, think Clutterbuck and all of his hitting from his first call up. He will settle down and play his game that the Devils fans told us we will love.
Good to see us come out and dominate. Let's see how tomorrow night goes in front of a very hostile crowd and even more pissed off Avs players.
Wild came out flying, creative, and just impressive. I will hold my overall enthusiasm as it is only one game and the Avs looked like poopy. I along with the rest of the players will see how the game goes tomorrow to see if this is the pace they will keep up.
I didn't notice Vanek much............well, 2nd line that much.............but I am A-OK with our lines right now. Carter took a dumb penalty, but I am giving him a pass for now as I think he is in that mentality that he is fighting for a spot and wants to show he should stay here, think Clutterbuck and all of his hitting from his first call up. He will settle down and play his game that the Devils fans told us we will love.
Good to see us come out and dominate. Let's see how tomorrow night goes in front of a very hostile crowd and even more pissed off Avs players.
tomgilbertfan
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No, it was scored at my end, I had clear view...that assist was rightfully changed to Coyle. In fact, I was surprised when Brodin was credited initially, and commented that will change pretty quick after they look at it, then it was.
In regards to the magazine, it really isn't that different from what they'd do with the programs in the past. They have always been monthly.....the same content for roughly 6-10 games. The only thing that changed each game was the cover and roster insert. So the program now is basically the same except they made the line-up card (that will have a different cover each game) separate from the monthly content that is upgraded to magazine form.I was at the game and was going to post on here afterward...but was so tired out from screaming I passed out as soon as I got home.
This is what we were talking about between intermissions and on the way home.
How much is it the Wild look UNBELIEVABLE and they have drastically made changes from last year? Is it a one off? Were they just fired up because it's the home opener and they generally do the business at home?
Was Varlamov solved? or did he just have an off night? Are the Avies that bad? or did they just come out of the gates in the absolute worst way possible and the Wild curb stomped them?
I think it's a combination of a lot of things. I think Saturday will tell us a lot more.
The way the Wild adjusted to their play in the playoffs last year really neutralized their game, and I think that was part of tonight, but the Avies looked pretty terrible, you wouldn't have said they had any world class talent on the ice when you saw them skating, whereas the Wild looked like a machine.
The depth is there, and Fontaine isn't even healthy yet. I liked what I saw from Carter, Zucker, etc.
The hit in that third period that Landeskog put on Carter was worth more than a 2, if that was Cooke hitting someone else he'd have been suspended from the way it looked. I haven't watched the game on DVR yet, but I will at some point.
It seemed there were a bunch of phantom calls, more so than usual, but with a 5 rip thrashing I won't complain...too much.
Also, apparently they are doing this Wild magazine bit now instead of a regular program.....so two bucks more for the same thing over and over (each month) and a worse program that's now just a line up card. The changes this year have been about 90% negative.
Other notes: The presence of the Little Brown Jug was awesome. Also, Karyn Bye Dietz' Let's Play Hockey was one of the better ones I've heard. Probably because she's likely an actual fan of the team.
It looks we are two different teams with out lines out there.
Granny's line just flat out flies around.
Koivu's was quiet but a few bounces here and there and anek has two goals easy. A quick counter punch.
Coyle and Zucker are on the wrong lines. Zucker is ready to buzz around and Coyle is looking to out work the other team.
Coyle- Koivu- Nino
Vanek- Haula- Zucker
Cooke- Brodz- Carter
COL has to do somehting different next game.
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Granny's line just flat out flies around.
Koivu's was quiet but a few bounces here and there and anek has two goals easy. A quick counter punch.
Coyle and Zucker are on the wrong lines. Zucker is ready to buzz around and Coyle is looking to out work the other team.
Coyle- Koivu- Nino
Vanek- Haula- Zucker
Cooke- Brodz- Carter
COL has to do somehting different next game.
Do you dress
Ballard
Bickel
Carter
Dampland
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Karen Bye is awesome. I played hockey against her for years, and attended hockey camps with her in River Falls as well.
Besides being a top member of Women's Olympic hockey teams, she was also Captain of the River Falls High School hockey team; and by that, I mean the MEN's team, as there wasn't any girls hockey then. She was a hell of a player!
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