2013/2014 Minnesota Wild News and Notes - New Division and New Expectations

[Jarick]

Sounds exactly like last year.

 

[Fel 96]

Mikael Granlund (mih-kigh-EHL GRAHN-lund) leads #mnwild with three assists, tied with Parise for team lead in points.

http://twitter.com/mnwildPR/status/388043654562336768

 

[TZM]

http://twitter.com/mnwildPR/status/388043654562336768

Or just Mi-ka-el Gran-lund, you know. Is it turning into another Selänne case...

 

[thestonedkoala]

I got to wonder what the hell is up with this team. Yes, the Wild have constantly outplayed their opponents but that has only put 2 points on the board. Hell Colorado has won all three of their games. They crushed Anaheim, won against Nashville and Toronto.

I could see the first game as they get back into it but really?

 

[MNWILDFAN001]

Definitely not the start I was expecting. Already at the bottom of our division. No where to go but up. This team needs to start scoring more 5on5. They are tied for last with 2. Can't always rely on getting PP chances. The next two games are at home against division opponents. They better come away with at least one win. If not, not sure what they'll do. Not a lot of coaching options.

 

[NHL1674]

Well, we usually start out hot only leading to failure. Maybe starting off slower is a good thing.

 

[se7en]

Well, we usually start out hot only leading to failure. Maybe starting off slower is a good thing.

That's what I have been quietly hoping. I guess better a slow start & a big finish as opposed to hot start, big collapse..

My biggest fear is that I don't want a Columbus 2012/13 style strong finish where we get it together too late just to miss the playoffs on the last day and end up picking 15th in the draft. aka the muddled middle... So I can handle a slow start as long as the big finish isn't too little too late...

 

[Sportsfan1]

Well, we usually start out hot only leading to failure. Maybe starting off slower is a good thing.

Funny, was thinking that last night too, though a slow start could cost Yeo his job so that would not be good for him, whether that would be good for the team at this point i'd still say no.

Yeo has taught a new system his players you can see picking it up in these first 3 games by the way defenseman are jumping into the play.

Most importantly, the team is still playing hard for him, you know Yeo is finished if we start playing like the Flyers did for Laviolette, but for now I don't think he's a problem. Team is playing hard, just not consistent yet.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Well, we usually start out hot only leading to failure. Maybe starting off slower is a good thing.

Good thinking!

 

[Hokifani]

This might have already been mentioned in a thread but...

Anyone surprised the Wild posted the video without censoring it?

What video??

 

[TZM]

What video??

Welcome fellow Finn. So many of us, bwahaha.

In the video Ballard says poop in a bad way if I recall correctly.

 

[Hokifani]

Welcome fellow Finn. So many of us, bwahaha.

In the video Ballard says poop in a bad way if I recall correctly.

Hahaa thanks.

 

[DeuceMN]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/fox-nhl-week-1-power-rankings/

Sportsnet Rankings.

Ouch...

Jackets are up five spots on us? Maaaan, there is just no faith.

Maybe we should just tank now for that top draft pick

 

[Fel 96]

@Fel0096 Ellis was scheduled to start tomorrow anyway.

http://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/388859640005410816

For the record, Lehtonen was injured in the 2nd period (lower body) and didn't return tonight.

 

[Foxlockbox]

With Devin Setoguchi now skating in Winnipeg, the song now played in the dressing room after Wild victories is, … wait for it, … Macklemore’s Thrift Shop. Is that better or worse than the Pit Bull’s Don’t Stop the Party that used to blast in there?

Ehh..

 

[mezcal]

Begin the Macklemore era! Bye Pitbull!

 

[Lapa]

Pitbull > Macklemore AINEC.

 

[Minnesota]

When the Oilers have Pitbull as their goal song, it's time to move on.

 

[Victorious Secret]

Anything else> Any artist any Wild player picks

 

[rynryn]

Wrong thread

 

[Nharris31]

Defense new system http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/227474081.html

Stars,pominville,coyle http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/227522791.html

 

[TaLoN]

Pominville Excited about return to Buffalo for belated goodbyes

 

[Billy Mays Here*]

Pominville Excited about return to Buffalo for belated goodbyes

Hopefully he shows up to play because he certainly hasn't so far this season.

 

[mezcal]

Hopefully he shows up to play because he certainly hasn't so far this season.

Lots of chances, just having trouble putting the puck in the net.

 

[TaLoN]

Hopefully he shows up to play because he certainly hasn't so far this season.

You're joking right?! The guy is a threat to score every game! He's played great defensively and has really good chemistry building with Granlund already, and is a big reason why the PP has been improved this season.

The points will come!