GDT: Wild @ Sabres - 6pm CT

[MK9]

I'm not sure Boldy would be as productive without Fiala either, they really compliment each other.

Well, probably not, but I think Boldy is more the type of player that can create more on his own than Fiala is. The main point I was responding to was that 'the Wild are a one line team without Fiala.'. Ok, but it was a one line team with Fiala when he was on a line with Gadreau and...whoever they tried at the other slot. That line wasn't scoring. Any player is going to do better with better players around him. Some can create on their own though. From what I've seen, I feel Boldy elevates the players around him. I mean look, even Gadreau is scoring. It's not a slight on Fiala. They're just different players.

 

[57special]

Fiala gets too much scrutiny. He’s been our best player the last 10 or so games, and it’s been fun to watch him mature. Really hope we keep
Him

Disagree.
He has been very, very productive since Boldy came on, but that doesn't mean we can, or should, turn a blind eye to his mistakes, especially when they lead to games being lost)not all his fault, but..). The guy wants to be paid like a Spurgeon/Kap....scrutiny comes with the territory. To whom much is given, much shall be required.

 

[TaLoN]

You’re hyperbolizing to make a point, but no…

This org. has mishandled players much worse.

*cough*Gaborik*cough*

 

[AKL]

Fiala catches way too much flak for his turnovers. It's just conditioned into people at this point, like hating Nickelback.

 

[f7ben]

Fiala catches way too much flak for his turnovers. It's just conditioned into people at this point, like hating Nickelback.

Hating nickelback is completely warranted. In fact I’d question the sanity of anyone who doesn’t hate them. Hating Fiala is fine as well but not because of hockey

 

[north21]

Well, probably not, but I think Boldy is more the type of player that can create more on his own than Fiala is. The main point I was responding to was that 'the Wild are a one line team without Fiala.'. Ok, but it was a one line team with Fiala when he was on a line with Gadreau and...whoever they tried at the other slot. That line wasn't scoring. Any player is going to do better with better players around him. Some can create on their own though. From what I've seen, I feel Boldy elevates the players around him. I mean look, even Gadreau is scoring. It's not a slight on Fiala. They're just different players.

Fiala did start off slow but before Kap showed up he was really our only offensive threat and has produced for us without much help for several years now, he has always been streaky but was also our only line driver before help showed up.