GDT: G2: Wild at Kings - 8pm CT (FSN)

[2Pair]

is there any way this could simply be a ploy to have him stick around here a bit longer and then with the debut not coming soon he gets to practice with the team a bit longer before his taste of the nhl?

nope. Not the way their doing it at least

 

[DeagleJenkins]

I don't see any benefit in a ploy that comes from keeping him off skates completely.

not sure there is a benefit unless its to see what we got in the current crop of bad centers to see which one to bump out before letting him play and pissing people off? seems odd and extemely unlikely. just brainstorming.

 

[2Pair]

not sure there is a benefit unless its to see what we got in the current crop of bad centers to see which one to bump out before letting him play and pissing people off? seems odd and extemely unlikely. just brainstorming.

They could do all of that while having Rossi practice with the team

 

[TaLoN]

not sure there is a benefit unless its to see what we got in the current crop of bad centers to see which one to bump out before letting him play and pissing people off? seems odd and extemely unlikely. just brainstorming.

If it was a ploy, they'd have surely come up with one that lets him at least skate on his own.

 

[Prior]

As far as Suter/Dumba:

Suter I give the benefit of the doubt. He’s one of the best defenseman in the game over his career. Everything is still there and he’s not slowing by any noticeable amount. Strange year with minimal time to prepare, he’ll get to where he needs to be so not at all concerned. Outside of his misplay is transition, all other flubs can be contributed to the poor ice and the puck not laying well for his to do the thing that makes him most valuable; move the puck in transition.

Dumba looked good to my eyes in the first game. He’s never going to be flawless in his own end but anyone who wants to complain about his defensive game much not watch many other NHL games. He’s a significantly better defender than a lot of players in this league. On offense, I expect him to approach levels we seen in the past. Mostly because of the developing fire power up front teams are not going to be able to account for him as much as they have in the past.

Long story short, Suter I am not at all concerned about and Dumba is a much better overall player than most on this board thinks he is.

 

[GordieGallant]

Suter is a very good defenseman always has been. Sometimes it looks like he is going through the motions. For the money the Wild are playing I would like to see him play with a little more fire.

Dumba has an elite shot and good offensive skills. He tries to do much 5 on 5 and gets caught up ice and out of position. That is why he needs to be put with Brodin who has the best ability to cover his ass.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Just here to point out that Kaprizov has the highest career ppg in NHL history

 

[Webster]

Sounds like Rask will be on the top line tonight.

I think we have a center problem

 

[GordieGallant]

Sounds like Rask will be on the top line tonight.

I think we have a center problem

Winning some faceoffs would help.

 

[The Enemy Within]

I can't wait for this game tonight! And thank goodness for the Saturday early start.

 

[Wabit]

I'm not really back. I haven't had much positive to say about the Wild since the TDL last year. I just popped in to say hello, saw there wasn't a GDT up so I made one.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I'm not really back. I haven't had much positive to say about the Wild since the TDL last year. I just popped in to say hello, saw there wasn't a GDT up so I made one.

Stay

 

[GordieGallant]

Jeff Carter probably will score tonight.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

Wild are 14-1-1 when Brodin scores a goal. New playoff strategy, feed Brodin and we win the cup!

 

[Webster]

I'm not really back. I haven't had much positive to say about the Wild since the TDL last year. I just popped in to say hello, saw there wasn't a GDT up so I made one.

Your lineup is great

Been confirmed that Bjugstad has been dumped to 4th, replaced by Rask. Didn't expect him to see top line minutes.

I guess Guerin already feels bad about the Bjugstad and Johansson signings.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Your lineup is great

Been confirmed that Bjugstad has been dumped to 4th, replaced by Rask. Didn't expect him to see top line minutes.

I guess Guerin already feels bad about the Bjugstad and Johansson signings.

Shows how little you pay attention to the team

 

[2Pair]

Your lineup is great

Been confirmed that Bjugstad has been dumped to 4th, replaced by Rask. Didn't expect him to see top line minutes.

I guess Guerin already feels bad about the Bjugstad and Johansson signings.

They've played 1 f***ing game

 

[Lapa]

Dumba!

 

[TaLoN]

Dumba!!!

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Yay.

 

[GordieGallant]

Nice. Ek wins two face offs and it’s in the net.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I smell a number one center coming our way

 

[AKL]

Dumba point per game, upping his trade value

 

[Wabit]

Good start

 

[TaLoN]