Recalled/Assigned: Mikael Granlund (4/16: Assigned to Houston... now recalled on emergency basis)

[Beegoalie]

Anyone else think they are forcing Granlund at center because they have no other options?

Well with Cullen and Konopka out that was precisely the reason.

But I was thinking more right now..why not him on wing in Bouchard's spot.

 

[Minnesota]

If Yeo wanted Granlund on his roster he would be on his roster.

What's your argument...?

 

[Blizzard6411]

What's your argument...?

I have no argument. Just pointing out that if indeed Yeo wanted Granlund on his roster he would be. Simple as that, CF doesn't send Granlund down independant of Yeo making that first decision to not use Granlund as opposed to your inference that CF makes those decisions on his own regardless of what Yeo wants on the ice.

I have no problem with Granlund going to Houston, i do have a problem with him going today and once again the Wild have no extra forward.

 

[Minnesota]

I have no argument. Just pointing out that if indeed Yeo wanted Granlund on his roster he would be. Simple as that, CF doesn't send Granlund down independant of Yeo making that first decision to not use Granlund as opposed to your inference that CF makes those decisions on his own regardless of what Yeo wants on the ice.

I have no problem with Granlund going to Houston, i do have a problem with him going today and once again the Wild have no extra forward.

When did I say that?

 

[Blizzard6411]

When did I say that?

I am not going to do this but you can go back and see what I originally posted and quoted on your own. You got snippy with a poster who was upset with Yeo and you said Fletcher makes the decisions who comes and goes. While technically true he wouldn't do that without first consulting Yeo about his plans for Granlund.

 

[Minnesota]

I am not going to do this but you can go back and see what I originally posted and quoted on your own. You got snippy with a poster who was upset with Yeo and you said Fletcher makes the decisions who comes and goes. While technically true he wouldn't do that without first consulting Yeo about his plans for Granlund.

Just pointing out how Yeo's not solely responsible for Granlund's assignment. I don't understand why Yeo should get blamed for that when he's going with the better top six player in Cullen.

 

[Blizzard6411]

Just pointing out how Yeo's not solely responsible for Granlund's assignment. I don't understand why Yeo should get blamed for that when he's going with the better top six player in Cullen.

No disagreement. Chalk it up to a misunderstanding.

Go Wild!

 

[Dampland]

 

[Minnesota]

No disagreement. Chalk it up to a misunderstanding.

Go Wild!

 

[Fel 96]

Fletcher confirms Granlund was officially sent down; on emergency recall for banged-up Mike Rupp; will play tonight #mnwild

http://twitter.com/Russostrib/status/324330384743608321

 

[Blizzard6411]

http://twitter.com/Russostrib/status/324330384743608321

I really, really, really hope the Wild learned their lesson this time and behave like a professional hockey organization and don't leave themselves without an extra forward again, you think they would have learned after the first two times that Prosser had to dress as a forward.

 

[Fel 96]

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/203313751.html

 

[Beegoalie]

nice goal tonight..moves the puck to the open defenseman and immediately goes to the net..seems like he scores a lot of his goals around that blue paint..I like that. He did a lot of that when I watched a lot of Houston earlier this year

 

[jedisports]

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/203313751.html

Amazing how it was meant to be. He scored tonight, looked good.

 

[Dampland]

I hope RUPP's leg gets better... I see he has been wearing a brace for a few weeks. Would hate to have both him and Zenon out if we play the Canucks.

 

[Blizzard6411]

Don't mis Konopka one bit, not the tiniest of bits.

His toughness adds nothing, there is not one player in this league who fears Zenon Konopka and this is a better hockey team with Mitchell at C on the 4th line with Rupp and Clutter.

 

[Minnesota]

Konopka's okay along the boards, and he's good at faceoffs. That's why he's on the 4th line.

 

[Puhis]

Yeah, Konopka is definitely the kind of guy you want to have, especially if we make the playoffs.

 

[QnebO]

MG has been unlucky to find points, has alot hard work for the points earlier.

 

[urho]

Put. Him. On. Wing. 1 game and he scores a goal. Do you think it's a coincidence?

 

[Lapa]

I though't it was clear enough sarcasm to be put without the Like the Rupp's injury would affect. I dont want to anyone be hurt, but sometimes someones injury is AHL players chance.

Oh, OK. Was wondering if you were serious.

We could use Rupp's physical presence.

 

[urho]

So, even with the goal and good overall-play, Granlund's going down when Rupp gets healthy enough to play?

 

[Kaptain]

Granlund deserves to stay up......

 

[Gaps]

So, even with the goal and good overall-play, Granlund's going down when Rupp gets healthy enough to play?

Probably. They want Rupp's toughness on the 4th line, not a small although offensively skilled prospect. Of course if yet another forward gets injured, they might keep him up.

 

[nickschultzfan]

Crap, Russo and others are right, Granlund is much better at wing.

Now where is our 2nd top-6 center of the future going to come from?

Haula and Phillips need some more minor league seasoning.