Line Combos: 2013 Minnesota Wild

[AJ Thelen]

This is probably what I would do. I would definitely go with Coyle on the top line if Butch is not ready

Rather have Zucker than Coyla atm.

 

[TheeNorthStar]

Zucker and Granlund have been magic on the ice whenever they are paired. Doesn't hurt that he's been performing all season long down in Houston

 

[Jarick]

Gut feeling is:

Without Granlund/Zucker, Coyle would struggle
Without Granlund/Coyle, Zucker would be just fine

Don't know what that means for lines/callups.

 

[TZM]

From Russo's blog:

Also, Marco Scandella is hurt and Pierre-Marc Bouchard has yet to be cleared from a concussion. He is feeling better and is close, but he’s missed more than a year and hasn’t cleared the last major hurdle – contact. So there’s a chance he is not ready to start the year.

 

[ewoksonhoth]

So if Scandella is out for a while does that mean we can sign Foster again?!

 

[WiscMNwildfan]

So if Scandella is out for a while does that mean we can sign Foster again?!

If the Wild get rid of a contract they could sign Foster if he is not under contract with another team. Former Wild players Barker and Skoula are also looking for employment the last I checked.

 

[this providence]

Skoula!!!

Yes please.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

So this is our D to start the year...

Suter - Spurgeon
Falk - Gilbert
Stoner - Prosser

Not great. Although it would be interesting to see what Falk could do with expanded minutes.

 

[Sharppi]

Yeah.. Anything but Barker.

 

[this providence]

So this is our D to start the year...

Suter - Spurgeon
Falk - Gilbert
Stoner - Prosser

Not great. Although it would be interesting to see what Falk could do with expanded minutes.

I think you probably flip Falk and Stoner. Staff seems to like Stoner on the rare occasion he's actually healthy.

 

[OpRedDawn*]

skoula ftw

 

[Jbcraig1883]

Rather have Zucker than Coyla atm.

Gut feeling is:

Without Granlund/Zucker, Coyle would struggle
Without Granlund/Coyle, Zucker would be just fine

Don't know what that means for lines/callups.

My reasoning for Coyle on the top line is due to his style of play and mature frame. His positioning, cycle game, and ability to screen/tip shots lead me to believe he would be more effective in the NHL at this point in time.

With that said, I think Zucker has easily been the best offensive forward in Houston. His speed, shot, and ability to be effective with everyone has been impressive. I could go either way - I just happen to really think Coyle's game is going to really blossom in the NHL.

 

[Ladde]

I hope Brodin is healthy for camp and can contest for a spot in the squad.

 

[Jbcraig1883]

I hope Brodin is healthy for camp and can contest for a spot in the squad.

Being that he's so young, in his first professional NA season, I do not see them bringing him to the NHL after a few months being injured.

 

[this providence]

Russo seems to think Brodin still might be a month or so away. I don't think we seen Brodin in a Wild sweater for a little while and probably not this season unless the team suffers multiple injuries.

 

[Puhis]

A.J. Thelen is still in ECHL, right?

 

[Victorious Secret]

Russo seems to think Brodin still might be a month or so away. I don't think we seen Brodin in a Wild sweater for a little while and probably not this season unless the team suffers multiple injuries.

Really? He must have had some problems with that. Its been 2 months now.

 

[Sneaky Priest]

Looking at the possible #1 powerplay unit is making me frisky.....

I think its a toss-up between Coyle and Zucker. In one of Russo's earlier blogs, a few months ago, he seemed to think Coyle was NHL ready and would be in the lineup on opening day if Bouchard was still out.

 

[Beegoalie]

Gut feeling is:

Without Granlund/Zucker, Coyle would struggle
Without Granlund/Coyle, Zucker would be just fine

Don't know what that means for lines/callups.

Your right but Imagine Coyle with Koivu or Bouchard...he'd be just fine in our top 6. Question is is he more deserving or more ready than Zucker/Larsson right now..

My gut says he gets the spot even over Zucker..

 

[Beegoalie]

Our defense past Suter, Gilbert Spurgeon is bad...very bad. They need to make a move with Brodin/Scandella out.

 

[Fel 96]

I see some people are forgetting about Jake Dowell.

I highly doubt he's gonna be scratched all season long.

 

[Beegoalie]

I see some people are forgetting about Jake Dowell.

I highly doubt he's gonna be scratched all season long.

He will be an Aero before long...

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Processor.

 

[Fel 96]

He will be an Aero before long...

Maybe next season.

I doubt the Wild will place him on waivers this season. Prosser on the other hand...

 

[grN1g]

Dowell is on a 2 year, 1st year 2way, 2nd year 1way.

doubt we see him unless kenopka, or powe go down.