The goalie situation
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Aren't him and Kap buddies? Would make for a nice Zuc replacement and probably not all that expensive, but kind of seems like bad timing with our cap issues.
Dr Jan Itor
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Minnewildsota
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Me.
So we're giving up on a goaltender that's considered to be a franchise goalie (to be determined), that has been progressing well in the minors and 14 (crap shoot) for #2 which is a slightly less of a crap shoot.
Just seems like poor asset management to me.
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More than "slightly less", historically.
And Wallstedt is ruined by that Dallas game. 0% chance of recovery. Should trade him before the rest of the league finds out.
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I feel like we have enough evidence that having a high end goalie isn't really all that important to winning a Cup. Teams that have high end goalies still need a high end team in front of him to win. Teams that don't have a high end team in front of a good goalie (Anaheim) don't win. It's risky but the reward (getting a superstar level player) could be worth it.
I think Chicago probably says no before we do.
Minnewildsota
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I guess what I meant was that after Celebrini, there's no "sure fire" picks - which is what I would want, or near sure fire, if I were giving up that package.
But you're right. The Dallas game ruined Wallstedt and he's getting shelled in the minors putting up terrible numbers. He probably doesn't even have that much value at this point. Might be able to trade him for some old hot dog water.
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Not sure that matters, also pretty sure the Wild won't lose tonight anyway.
While not mathematically eliminated, if the Wild go 11-0-0 in these last 11 games, they finish with 99 points. The Knights need 13 points in their last 10 games to tie that and clinch. They've gotten 13 points in their last 10 games.
If the Wild go a more realistic 9-2-0 in the last 11 games, the Knights need 9 points of their last 10, below .500 p%.
If they were going to call Wallstedt up when the Wild are realistically out of this race, he would have been called up by now. I think they're just content with keeping him in Iowa.
Voted flower/wallstedt just bc it seems like the most fun. I like to pretend i know wtf im talking about as much as the next anonymous dude on the internet but with goalies i know i have no clue. Looking at the difference in results between wallstedt and mcintyre in iowa seems like jesper could handle a backup role but idk
Wait a sec... you don't know what you're talking about?! Going to have to remove Mr. W. Tacos from my dissertation references. Darn you!
I went MAF/Gus
MK9
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I guess I lean towards Gus & a F.A. signing. MAF has been serviceable for the mostpart this season. Hard to say what happens next year. But, he's only getting older and the reaction times don't get better with age. Guess I'd prefer he ride off into the sun ahead of the season so the team can get someone to fill about a year gap. That way Wallstedt can cook a little longer and maybe get several call-ups during the season. If the team waits, there likely isn't going to be anything worth a crap to be had that doesn't cost them more than they should be shelling out for.
Dr Jan Itor
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If Gus would've even had a decent year, I'd absolutely go with Gus and Wally. Right now, that prospect makes me pretty nervous.
Wally hasn’t been the same since we crushed the ever loving f*** out of his confidence and hung him out to dry.
Dr Jan Itor
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Sorokin gave up 5 goals in his first NHL game and turned out alright.
If Wallstedt doesn't make it, it'll be his fault, not that game's. It's not like he got pelted with 50+ shots.
Would sooner give up being a sports fan.Have you tried becoming a Yankees/Dodgers/Warriors/Lakers/Chiefs fan?
It's not my fault that the Wild have cornered the market on mediocrity since were founded. Jacques took them on a wonderful run, once, and Nino's goal gave us some hope for a brief moment...what, ten years ago? Otherwise, not even a glimmer, and next year will be more of the same.
I had to make sure I didn’t hack your account and post under your name!!! Could have sworn that was me that typed that!!
BagHead
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Just as I didn't condemn him for one bad game, I can't anoint him for two good ones. I have the same outlook I've always had on him: he's going to be a starting goalie, and probably a really good one, but I want to make sure he is developed into one before forcing him into the role.
Spurgeon
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If Guerin has a player or trade in mind where they need to utilize as much of the cap as possible, then I think they should roll with Gus as the starter & Wallstedt in a backup role.
