GDT: 11/23/16 - Jets @ Wild - 6 PM CT / 2 AM Finland - FS-N

[Minnesota]

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NHL.com

Wild:

-Wild defenseman Marco Scandella is expected to return to the lineup after missing the past 10 games with a high ankle sprain.

-Minnesota will try to snap a two-game winless streak, although it did gain one point in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday.

-While there wasn't much to build on structurally, Boudreau said he hopes the Wild can continue to improve that part of its game.

Jets:

-In the midst of a five-game road trip, Winnipeg comes to town playing the fourth game of that swing, having lost each of the first three.

-Scheifele and rookie Patrik Laine, the No. 2 pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, have been bright spots for the Jets so far this season.

-Laine's 12 goals are the most in the NHL and Scheifele's 23 points are one behind League-leader Connor McDavid.

Go Wild! ​

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[FVM]

Our best goal scorer has 5 goals. Laine himself has 12. That's pretty depressing

 

[Minnesota]

Our best goal scorer has 5 goals. Laine himself has 12. That's pretty depressing

To be fair, the Jets' totals are similar to ours when you exclude Scheifele and Laine. They've been exceptional.

Wheeler: 6 goals
Lowry: 5 goals
Ehlers: 4 goals
Dano: 3 goals

 

[Kaako Kappo]

To be fair, the Jets' totals are similar to ours when you exclude Scheifele and Laine. They've been exceptional.

Wheeler: 6 goals
Lowry: 5 goals
Ehlers: 4 goals
Dano: 3 goals

Why would you exclude them? Most teams have these kinds of high scoring players. I think Wild players have just been UNexceptional.

 

[57special]

But that's kind of like saying we don't score much once you take away Nino, Coyle, Staal, Suter, and Granlund.

 

[Minnesota]

Why would you exclude them? Most teams have these kinds of high scoring players. I think Wild players have just been UNexceptional.

Everyone knows we don't have a Laine or Scheifele. I'm just trying to be positive about our team, man.

It makes me feel better seeing our team comparable to the Jets roster outside of those two guys.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Well, don't worry about Laine. Maurice is currently ******** on him by putting him on a checking line. Also playing him on his offside.

Minnesota does suffer from being the worst thing you can be in the NHL; Mediocre. It's kinda sad since i really love the team and watch almost all their games.

 

[Nharris31]

Well, don't worry about Laine. Maurice is currently ******** on him by putting him on a checking line. Also playing him on his offside.

Minnesota does suffer from being the worst thing you can be in the NHL; Mediocre. It's kinda sad since i really love the team and watch almost all their games.

It's still better than the Canucks.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

At least Cancuks will get a top 10 pick

 

[57special]

At least Cancuks will get a top 10 pick

Yup. More like top 5. They are a BAD team.

So, Haula on Laine?

 

[Nharris31]

At least Cancuks will get a top 10 pick

Until they trade him.

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Dang 3am start time, I will try to catch the 3rd with you all.

 

[Minnesota]

Well, don't worry about Laine. Maurice is currently ******** on him by putting him on a checking line. Also playing him on his offside.

Saw that - Copp & Lowry as linemates? Way to put your rookie leading the league in goals with his best foot forward, coach.

 

[tbcwpg]

Saw that - Copp & Lowry as linemates? Way to put your rookie leading the league in goals with his best foot forward, coach.

Maurice seems to be obsessed with "teaching rookies the game" by putting them on these kinds of lines. Learning to produce with all types of players, and all that. Tends to hurt the win column more than anything.

He also changes lines way too quickly. I'm sure that the lines he starts with won't be the lines at the end of the game.

 

[Minnesota]

Maurice seems to be obsessed with "teaching rookies the game" by putting them on these kinds of lines. Learning to produce with all types of players, and all that. Tends to hurt the win column more than anything.

He also changes lines way too quickly. I'm sure that the lines he starts with won't be the lines at the end of the game.

I've heard other coaches do the same thing... "Making rookies earn their ice time" is how I've heard it phrased.

 

[gphr513]

I've heard other coaches do the same thing... "Making rookies earn their ice time" is how I've heard it phrased.

Leading the NHL in goals is not good enough, gotta put in your time on the checking line

 

[Wabit]

Leading the NHL in goals is not good enough, gotta put in your time on the checking line

Sounds like a Yoe move when the Wild were scoring 4-5 goals a game. Complaining about how they were playing defensively.

Moving him to the 3rd line does make the line a real scoring threat.

 

[Minnesota]

Moving him to the 3rd line does make the line a real scoring threat.

You could put Laine in goal and I'd be worried about him scoring.

 

[NHL1674]

Don't adjust your volume on the TV, folks. As expected, lots of Peg fans. Get ready for some chant battles.

 

[Wabit]

This is one of the best games to be at the X for. Bummed I can't be there.

 

[Wild11MN]

This is one of the best games to be at the X for. Bummed I can't be there.

Yup, always my favorite!

 

[gphr513]

It's it my parents' TV or does it look hazy in there? Like they just lit off a bunch of fireworks or something.

 

[Wabit]

It's it my parents' TV or does it look hazy in there? Like they just lit off a bunch of fireworks or something.

Was thinking the same thing. Fog has set in the X?

 

[Wild11MN]

It's it my parents' TV or does it look hazy in there? Like they just lit off a bunch of fireworks or something.

Almost posted the same thing. Glad it's not just me.

 

[FVM]

It's it my parents' TV or does it look hazy in there? Like they just lit off a bunch of fireworks or something.

Definitely noticed the same.