Recalled/Assigned: Darcy Kuemperpedic Mattress (Currently beasting the NHL)

[Wild48]

Is Kuemper scheduled to get any more starts??

Scheduled? No. But I wouldn't be surprised if he plays Sunday because the wild play back to back games tomorrow and Sunday.

 

[Al Lagoon]

As I have said already, I was upset by the Brodin pick, because at the time everyone was clamoring (myself included) for a offensive scoring forward, or a physical mean D-man to clear out the slot.

Everything I could find about Brodin at the time was that he was Not physical, and he was listed at about 175 pounds then, PLUS he was a not a scoring forward.

That is why I was upset with the pick.

But from the first time I saw Brodin skate with the Wild in training camp/rookie camp, I felt the guy was destined for the NHL. I have NEVER felt that way for Dumba, and after watching him in training camps LY/TY and skating with the Wild this year, plus watching Red Deer footage, I am beyond "not impressed" and have moved on to "worried greatly" about the positive impact he can have for the Wild.

But continue to "cherry pick" my quotes. I notice you haven't mentioned my posts from this summer, when I warned that the signing of Ballard was not a big savior moment for the Defense, as he really wasn't that good. Sure doesn't look like I was wrong on that one was I?

Bottom line, it's my opinion, as everyone of us on this website is just playing armchair GM anyways.

Let that be a lesson to you that brash opinions based on ignorance will come back to bite you.

 

[651*]

Getting the call again tonight...

 

[Jarick]

Is that four good games in a row? Talk about a turnaround!

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Getting the start tomorrow.

 

[BigT2002]

Getting an awful lot of playing time now....

 

[W75]

Kuemper has been nothing short of fantastic on this second stint. He's a big goalie, but is moving very well and seeing the puck. Looks so calm and poised. Like a different person.

I'm impressed.

 

[Lapa]

Kuemper is a big reason we've won so much lately. Incredible how much better he is now than during his first stint early in the season.

Big, calm, good reflexes. Keep it up, Darcy.

 

[TheSauceBoss]

I'm just happy we included Hackett instead of Kuemper in the Pommer trade last year. Hackett has been mediocre playing in the AHL.

 

[Jaykay]

Oh wow, everyone is coming around now that Kuemper is playing lights out and Hackett is struggling in the AHL once again.

 

[Harvest]

I'm just happy we included Hackett instead of Kuemper in the Pommer trade last year. Hackett has been mediocre playing in the AHL.

Kuemper and Granlund or Hacker and Larsson.. Im glad that Kuemper and Granlund dodge the bullet.

 

[651*]

33/34 tonight against the Hawks not bad.

 

[Minnesota]

Looking like a future starter.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Scheduled? No. But I wouldn't be surprised if he plays Sunday because the wild play back to back games tomorrow and Sunday.

Look at this comment. I thought the same thing at the time. Love Kuemps

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Certainly playing better than Hackett this year. Hope he be consistent with his play going forward.

 

[Northland Wild Man]

Looking like a future starter.

He even looked good while wearing another goalie's mask.

 

[rynryn]

off season doubter--didn't want to see us start a Harding - Kuemper tandem because of the inherent risks. but damn.

 

[TaLoN]

Problem is... how do we get rid of Backstrom without him sitting on the cap for another 5-6 years?

 

[Avder]

Problem is... how do we get rid of Backstrom without him sitting on the cap for another 5-6 years?

Trade or regular buyout are the only options I can think of for eliminating or reducing cap

 

[J22*]

Problem is... how do we get rid of Backstrom without him sitting on the cap for another 5-6 years?

LTIR - everybody wins

 

[TaLoN]

Trade or regular buyout are the only options I can think of for eliminating or reducing cap

The buyout is what I was referring to for his cap being around for an extended period. Rather not if it could be avoided.

Trade... what sucker team would take him at this point with that contract?

 

[rynryn]

Problem is... how do we get rid of Backstrom without him sitting on the cap for another 5-6 years?

still can't bank of Hards getting the meds nailed down because there is no certainty with his illness, so it's not like we won't have to pick up someone anyway.

 

[Avder]

The buyout is what I was referring to for his cap being around for an extended period. Rather not if it could be avoided.

Trade... what sucker team would take him at this point with that contract?

Islanders?

 

[Northland Wild Man]

Problem is... how do we get rid of Backstrom without him sitting on the cap for another 5-6 years?

Strand him on a deserted island.

 

[Avder]

Strand him on a deserted island.

He'd probably count as retired and that would leave us with the full cap hit.