Prospect Info: Matthew Boldy, Left Winger, 12th Overall

[Al Lagoon]

Just like the character in former captains, prospect and pro, that pushed the Wild over the top?

Character is absolutely overblown, but there needs to be a balance. With the amount of 'character' they had, the Wild needed to take chances on some misfits.

Overblown, but it is the primary reason the Wild could never properly execute the tank: always punching above their weight.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Anything besides shooting:
Boldy > Caufield

I sure hope so when they both reach the NHL.

 

[Victorious Secret]

Overblown, but it is the primary reason the Wild could never properly execute the tank: always punching above their weight.

I would consider it to be their talent level keeping them there. Just happened to be out of date talent.

 

[CapsFan819]

For all the Wild fans:
here were his 2019-20 highlights... Looks like a dynamic player to me

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

For all the Wild fans:
here were his 2019-20 highlights... Looks like a dynamic player to me

How’s a got really smooth hands

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I know it’s a newhook article, but Boldy looks like a stud in most of these clips: The Gifted: The remarkable athleticism of Avalanche prospect...

 

[Bazeek]

Gently urging the conversation to the correct thread....

Pop Quiz
1.) Can Boldy play center?
2.) Will there actually be college hockey this year?

Answer key
1.) Yes
2.) ?

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Gently urging the conversation to the correct thread....

Pop Quiz
1.) Can Boldy play center?
2.) Will there actually be college hockey this year?

Answer key
1.) Yes
2.) ?

1: yes he can
2: probably a shorter season but i see it happening with a slight delay.

 

[ThatGuy22]

If it becomes clear college hockey isn't going to have a productive season, i'd assume Boldy would sign and play in the AHL in what ever format that season takes. I think its upto 22 AHL teams owned by NHL clubs, so there will be some sort of AHL season, even if the few remaining independent teams sit it out because they can't afford it(loaning their prospects to other NHL controlled teams).

 

[57special]

I thought that the AHL wouldn't play if they couldn't put fans in the stands? They depend on gate receipts to make money. NHL teams are already going to be bleeding money with gates being either eliminated or reduced.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I thought that the AHL wouldn't play if they couldn't put fans in the stands? They depend on gate receipts to make money. NHL teams are already going to be bleeding money with gates being either eliminated or reduced.

I believe the thinking is that teams that are owned by NHL owners will be able to stomach it. Others may opt out

 

[ThatGuy22]

I believe the thinking is that teams that are owned by NHL owners will be able to stomach it. Others may opt out

Pretty much. The Wild can spend half of what they are paying Rask and put a competent AHL team together. Needs to be some sort of farm system where AHLers are playing games. Other option is expanded rosters and have black aces the entire season (like an NFL practice squad), but I doubt many GMs like the idea of their 5-10 reserves not playing any meaningful minutes and then being thrust into the lineup.

Im pretty confident there will be some sort of AHL this year, even if the AHL takes a loss that the NHL absorbs.

 

[Sarge58]

Can he sign overseas?

 

[AKL]

Can he sign overseas?

Yeah he could, but he'd probably have a tough time finding interest. Europe is going to be flooded with NA players trying to get spots.

 

[AJ Thelen]

Can he sign overseas?

I'll get the GM of my hometown team in Norway to give him a call.

 

[keppel146]

Not convinced Boldy can play center after how his last season went.

 

[AKL]

Not convinced Boldy can play center after how his last season went.

Why?

 

[thestonedkoala]

Not convinced Boldy can play center after how his last season went.

But he's a skilled winger! There's a ton of value in that.

In truth, there is some value in hoping Boldy does develop into a top 6 winger as we could move Fiala for help elsewhere.

 

[AKL]

But he's a skilled winger! There's a ton of value in that.

In truth, there is some value in hoping Boldy does develop into a top 6 winger as we could move Fiala for help elsewhere.

Or we could keep both of them?

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Why?

Obviously because he didn’t produce enough points to make people happy.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Obviously because he didn’t produce enough points to make people happy.

Even Boston didn't think he was working out at center.

 

[Minnesnota]

Even Boston didn't think he was working out at center.

Wrong.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Wrong.

So they moved him to wing why?

 

[2Pair]

Even Boston didn't think he was working out at center.

Why would Jerry York care what Boston thinks?

 

[Sarge58]

I'll get the GM of my hometown team in Norway to give him a call.

If you got the juice go for it.