GDT: Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks - January 6th, 2015 - 7:00pm

[Caior89]

My opinion, a lot of this could have been resolved if they just waived/bought out Harding and let Kemps walk and go to KHL or whatever he was planning on going. I would have been more confident with Bryz/Backs over what we have now.

Hindsight is massive I know, but there was already goalie controversy this offseason and when Harding broke his foot is when Kemps got the leverage.

 

[Northland Wild Man]

stahp.

Refs didn't cost us this one, but man that late call makes my blood just boil.

 

[gphr513]

stahp.

Agreed.

The "fixing" stuff is annoying.

 

[this providence]

Can't continue to watch a team with Yeo behind the bench and Kuemper in the net.

At the very least, it won't be long before the former is remedied.

 

[Wild48]

My opinion, a lot of this could have been resolved if they just waived/bought out Harding and let Kemps walk and go to KHL or whatever he was planning on going. I would have been more confident with Bryz/Backs over what they have now.

Hindsight is massive I know, but there was already goalie controversy this offseason and when Harding broke his foot is when Kemps got the leverage.

Oh come on. Letting Kuemper walk would have been the dumbest move Fletcher ever made. Hell Letting Kuemper walk now would be ****ing stupid.

 

[NHL1674]

Here's a crazy idea. If they don't want to make a trade, start giving a guy like Zucker a ton of ice time on the top line and PP unit. Start making some vets sit.

 

[Minny Lakes]

Refs didn't cost us this one, but man that late call makes my blood just boil.

Vanek stepped in front of the guy. It was a penalty.

 

[BigT2002]

Can't continue to watch a team with Yeo behind the bench and Kuemper in the net.

At the very least, it won't be long before the former is remedied.

Depends on pressure from Leipold I think. Fletcher just gave him a contract extension, took them to the 2nd round for the 2nd time in the history of the franchise and had them in the playoffs twice in 3 years.

We already know he won't sit veteran players

 

[gphr513]

Had a one goal lead going into the 3rd period at home.

Just sucks man. We suck

 

[NHL1674]

First year too where goaltending is really gonna cost us. We've always been fortunate with goaltending rarely being a weakness. This year, it's putting nails in the coffin.

 

[BigT2002]

Oh come on. Letting Kuemper walk would have been the dumbest move Fletcher ever made. Hell Letting Kuemper walk now would be ****ing stupid.

Letting him walk could have been exactly what his attitude needed to. Demanding a 1-way deal and big money after a year where Bryz was the hero during the playoffs and he had a decent run before his concussion only alluded to me he was in it for the money and would go wherever it was at. If he was UFA, he would have been gone on the first day to another team. Bryz actually wanted to be here and play for this team and for these fans.

One would be trying a lot harder than what the latter is doing IMO.

 

[BigT2002]

First year too where goaltending is really gonna cost us. We've always been fortunate with goaltending rarely being a weakness. This year, it's putting nails in the coffin.

Very true. Backs was always reliable and Harding had his spurts where he played fantastic. Kemps has shown excellent play, but lately he is playing like he has to do it all himself because the defense isn't there.

Now....the question is: is that because the defense is playing more heavily in the offensive zone as opposed to last year? Last year Suter, Brodin and Scandella liked to play back a little bit to cheat in case the puck broke out and try to push the play to the walls and slow it down. Now, that isn't happening nearly as much as the goalies are probably used to. It is leading to a lot more chances front and center.

 

[NHL1674]

I can't copy and paste Russo's tweet at the moment, but Suter thought they played hard and that Kuemper would probably want some of those last goals back. I agree. Maybe I'm crazy though but did Suter just throw Kemps under the bus a bit?

 

[tomgilbertfan]

I can't copy and paste Russo's tweet at the moment, but Suter thought they played hard and that Kuemper would probably want some of those last goals back. I agree. Maybe I'm crazy though but did Suter just throw Kemps under the bus a bit?

Yeo definitely did.

 

[Wild11MN]

I can't copy and paste Russo's tweet at the moment, but Suter thought they played hard and that Kuemper would probably want some of those last goals back. I agree. Maybe I'm crazy though but did Suter just throw Kemps under the bus a bit?

I don't really think he is (at least with what he said). Just saying he's probably not happy they went in.

 

[BusQuets]

I can't copy and paste Russo's tweet at the moment, but Suter thought they played hard and that Kuemper would probably want some of those last goals back. I agree. Maybe I'm crazy though but did Suter just throw Kemps under the bus a bit?

More like called him out imo.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Cam Ward?

 

[tomgilbertfan]

So is that good or?

 

[57special]

Kuemper has cost us a chance at the playoffs with his repeated meltdowns. He is not a starting quality goalie in the NHL, let alone the sort of goalie who can take you to the Cup. I have no clue what Fletcher can do... I keep thinking of Roloson playing out of his mind for EDM during their run of a few years ago. We need a guy like that.... Easier said than done.

On a positive note, Zucker was looking like Parise out there with his high energy and skill. Even though he isn't big, I don't worry about him out there like I do Granlund and Fontaine.

Koivu looked slow and old.

 

[Billy Mays Here*]

Fire Kuemper, trade Fletcher, send down Yeo.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Koivu, Fontaine and Kuemper all had brutal games. Brodziak just isn't suited for his role he's in either...

 

[57special]

Vanek stepped in front of the guy. It was a penalty.

Agreed, though to call that and not call the stick hold on Spurgeon seconds earlier in a tie game with 2 mins. left shows a spectacular lack of judgement. One harkens back to the non call on Coyle during last year's playoff game against the Avs. Where's the consistency?

 

[DUMBA55]

@Russostrib
Yeo said he was very happy with #mnwild's game. Only thing unhappy with was passing up shots continually when ahead

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL

 

[iLLogik87]

We got a point against a good team. I'll take it. Time to reload for the Hawks on Thursday. Go Wild!