Minnesota Wild General Discussion XI

[Bazeek]

Well, they did.

I admit, it didn't go quite how I expected

EV minutes
Parise - Eriksson-Ek - Greenway (13:01)
Fiala - Staal - Mayhew (11:55)
Foligno - Galchenyuk - Zuccarello (11:31)
Donato - Koivu - Hartman (9:28)

4th line was Best Line anyway.

 

[District 5]

So we are supposed to pay our $80 ticket, plus parking and overpriced food/beverages for another $40, shut up and applaud any effort that is put out on the ice from our multi millionaire players?

Sorry....uh-uh. They are not firemen or working in hospitals saving lives, nor working in essential services ....I'll save my adulation for other, more deserving people. Sports is all fun and games. If they don't like it they can quit, and work as a roofer. No one will boo them there.

You could have gone to the game for $17 last night...

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Donato is making me a believer.

He needs a top six role I don't get why he is scratched so often.

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Fiala needs about 35 more minutes per game.

 

[TaLoN]

Fiala needs about 35 more minutes per game.

Hell, just put him on the ice with himself as the other winger and let them play the entire game, changing centers occasionally... I'm sure he can do amazing things with 120mins of ice time per game!

 

[Northerner]

Donato is making me a believer.

Donato is no joke. I would like him to be a part of this team going forward.

 

[zellmatic]

Donato is no joke. I would like him to be a part of this team going forward.

It seems like he is getting a bit stronger physically, I hope that continues. He has a knack for scoring goals.

 

[Northerner]

It seems like he is getting a bit stronger physically, I hope that continues. He has a knack for scoring goals.

I'm high on him. He averaged almost a goal a game his last year at Harvard. He was great in the Olympics. I think he can do some big things.

 

[MuckOG]

From Russo article in The Athletic:

Despite logging a team-low 9 minutes, 37 seconds a game at 5-on-5, Donato leads the Wild with 1.36 goals per 60 minutes.

Admittedly, I'm no analytics junkie but this seemed interesting to me.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Admittedly, I'm no analytics junkie but this seemed interesting to me.

the fact he doesn't play often doesn't make much sense to me.

 

[MuckOG]

the fact he doesn't play often doesn't make much sense to me.

Based on that analytic alone, I agree with you.

 

[PuckInTheNards]

Am I crazy for not hating Galchenyuk's game? I'd give him a look after this season.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Am I crazy for not hating Galchenyuk's game? I'd give him a look after this season.

if you are I am as well. I wouldn't call him 1C material but I think on this team he has a spot for a cheap prove it deal.

 

[Bazeek]

Galchneyuk seems like a player that can look okay with lots of opportunity and low expectations, which is what he's got right now. He's had some nice plays but I wouldn't actually want him back next year.

Still, 20 games left. Maybe he'll change my mind.

 

[MuckOG]

I still think Galchenyuk is fools gold......but I would be ok with a 1 year "prove it" contract for ~$1 million.

 

[Spurgeon]

If we have no way else to use the cap, I'd give him any amount <$3M on a 1-yr deal. Feels risk-free to me.

 

[PuckInTheNards]

if you are I am as well. I wouldn't call him 1C material but I think on this team he has a spot for a cheap prove it deal.

Exactly where I'm at with him. Give him a year or two to try to stay in the league.

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

Based on that analytic alone, I agree with you.

The Wild need to have a more analytically based and grounded coaching staff and front office.

 

[SupremeNachos]

You could have gone to the game for $17 last night...

I think he was saying in general terms. A NHL ticket is right behind a NFL one when it comes to cost on average. And the price of parking has gone up quite a bit over the last few years. It's always going to be more of a drain on a family of 4 vs a single person as well, and that's what they usually use as the example party. And just like seeing a movie, you can sneak some snacks into the X. They only ask for you to remove your wallet and phone if you're a dude. I usually bring a bottle of water and some candy.

 

[Spurgeon]

I think he was saying in general terms. A NHL ticket is right behind a NFL one when it comes to cost on average. And the price of parking has gone up quite a bit over the last few years. It's always going to be more of a drain on a family of 4 vs a single person as well, and that's what they usually use as the example party. And just like seeing a movie, you can sneak some snacks into the X. They only ask for you to remove your wallet and phone if you're a dude. I usually bring a bottle of water and some candy.

Victory Parking Ramp is always my go to. Feel like they've always been the best spot for years ($10, <5 min walk). Maybe I'm missing out on another spot though.

In regards to costs though, ticket prices are ridiculous for STHs. Their in-game ops are so mind-numbingly boring and that was with them "attempting" to improve on them this season. I think fans are partially to blame too though, everyone is so mild-mannered at a game. Probably cause there's not too many people shelling out $12 for a Bud Light.

 

[Wild11MN]

Victory Parking Ramp is always my go to. Feel like they've always been the best spot for years ($10, <5 min walk). Maybe I'm missing out on another spot though.

In regards to costs though, ticket prices are ridiculous for STHs. Their in-game ops are so mind-numbingly boring and that was with them "attempting" to improve on them this season. I think fans are partially to blame too though, everyone is so mild-mannered at a game. Probably cause there's not too many people shelling out $12 for a Bud Light.

It's a problem for sure. I know it's not really a fair example, but I've been to a couple of games in Vegas and the difference in the atmosphere is unbelievable, and it's a lot more enjoyable. They have to ironically figure out a way to get more energy into the Xcel Energy stadium. They are severely lacking in crowd engagement.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

It's a problem for sure. I know it's not really a fair example, but I've been to a couple of games in Vegas and the difference in the atmosphere is unbelievable, and it's a lot more enjoyable. They have to ironically figure out a way to get more energy into the Xcel Energy stadium. They are severely lacking in crowd engagement.

bring the beers back down to $8 or $8.50 (last time I went and bought beer) and im sure it would get better.

 

[thestonedkoala]

bring the beers back down to $8 or $8.50 (last time I went and bought beer) and im sure it would get better.

Field an actually good team, and it'll get better.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Field an actually good team, and it'll get better.

I agree, exciting play instead of dump and chase usually helps.

 

[Northerner]

Minnesotans seem to be pretty tame people. My father showed next to no emotion at the games - he was a full-blooded Swede. I think that has something to do with it.