GDT: Hockey Day in Mi... - 17.1.2015 Coyotes @ Wild FSN 8PM / 4AM Suami

[llamapalooza]

My celly on that one was bigger than Zuck's. What a beaut.

 

[Sharppi]

 

[57special]

Dubnyk handles the puck better than any Wild goalie I can remember

 

[Shimoe]

I have been looking for a word to describe Vanek's play for quite some time now and it just came to me...

Confused.

 

[llamapalooza]

Dubnyk handles the puck better than any Wild goalie I can remember

I've always thought this was a huge weakness of our goalies, even when they're playing well. I'm always uneasy when Backstrom ventures out of the crease, and he almost never tries a pass.

 

[gphr513]

Zucker's goal was sweeeet

 

[AKL]

Just to gauge interest, if our pick falls somewhere between 12 and 14, how would you guys feel about something around Spurgeon and our 1st for a C? Maybe someone like Draisaitl who could potentially be a #1, and might be expendable based on the Oilers getting McEichel?

 

[Ceiu]

Just to gauge interest, if our pick falls somewhere between 12 and 14, how would you guys feel about something around Spurgeon and our 1st for a C? Maybe someone like Draisaitl who could potentially be a #1, and might be expendable based on the Oilers getting McEichel?

What does that leave us for offensive D that aren't terrible?

 

[buketdude]

Just to gauge interest, if our pick falls somewhere between 12 and 14, how would you guys feel about something around Spurgeon and our 1st for a C? Maybe someone like Draisaitl who could potentially be a #1, and might be expendable based on the Oilers getting McEichel?

I want Patrice Bergeron for our 1C

 

[Sharppi]

Goddamnit, it's too late to vote for all star game dudes. I just came up with Sup Bro -team.

Brouwer-Brodziak-Brown
Brodin-Brodie
Brodeur

 

[melinko]

Koivu was made to look like a fool on that turnover.

 

[AKL]

What does that leave us for offensive D that aren't terrible?

Well Spurgeon is a UFA after this year, no? Dumba might be good to step into that position next year, especially if he keeps looking as good as he has the last couple games. Folin is a capable bottom pairing D, and I imagine we can find another bottom pairing guy. This way we're taking a player we don't necessarily need in the future, adding a pick that also won't necessarily get us what we need in the future, and getting a 3rd overall pick from last year with #1C potential is worth it.

 

[AKL]

I want Patrice Bergeron for our 1C

That's just not going to happen.

 

[Quicy]

Well Spurgeon is a UFA after this year, no? Dumba might be good to step into that position next year, especially if he keeps looking as good as he has the last couple games. Folin is a capable bottom pairing D, and I imagine we can find another bottom pairing guy. This way we're taking a player we don't necessarily need in the future, adding a pick that also won't necessarily get us what we need in the future, and getting a 3rd overall pick from last year with #1C potential is worth it.

After next year.

 

[Shimoe]

Koivu was made to look like a fool on that turnover.

Sadly, that has been a bit more often than he would like...evidenced by his increased time in the box lately.

 

[AKL]

After next year.

Would only add to his value.

 

[buketdude]

That's just not going to happen.

i know..sad reality...i remember watching him play in AHL during 2004 lock out..5 dollar tickets...2 dollar beers( edit: good local beers)..good times!..it was worth it

 

[josephwild123]

1 SOG in last 10 minutes

 

[melinko]

Dubnyk needs to make the next big save to restore team confidence.

 

[57special]

Wild better wake up

 

[AKL]

Good to see we're bad again.

 

[buketdude]

Dubnyk needs to make the next big save to restore team confidence.

this team can't be that way after every goal...they need to always be fighting for next goal

 

[AKL]

this team can't be that way after every goal...they need to always be fighting for next goal

Agreed. If one goal destroys team confidence and makes them play like ****, I want new players.

 

[buketdude]

Agreed. If one goal destroys team confidence and makes them play like ****, I want new players.

I will be first to admit I don't like dubnyk (and maybe i am wrong)..he has been good vs weaker teams so far...AZ is not good...but with our goaltending..we need to ALWAYS be in battle mode..we cannot afford any bad feelings after a goal if we want to battle back...

 

[J22*]

Just to gauge interest, if our pick falls somewhere between 12 and 14, how would you guys feel about something around Spurgeon and our 1st for a C? Maybe someone like Draisaitl who could potentially be a #1, and might be expendable based on the Oilers getting McEichel?

Like the idea, don't like the target. Draisaitl is slower than Koivu and is nowhere near ready to fill the role that the Wild would need him to. I would target a more established guy somewhere around 23-27 years old.