2022/2023 NHL/Wild Offseason-Season-Postseason Thread

tswoboda wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>JoeMX1825 wrote:</div>
nah, 95% of the time our D hesitate with the puck and then dump it in the corner when the block is lined up, Edzo even brought it up a couple of times tonight, Spurgeon was the one I specifically remember him pointing out….

I’m just talking about the missing the net comments I see all the time.

If you wanna segue into a different topic of not even shooting it at all well that’s pretty obvious. They play a heavy possession style game in the O zone. Selective with shots when they establish possession unless they know they have numbers net front. Sometimes they’ll control the puck for 20+ seconds without a shot. They D are doing what they’re coached to do for the system the team plays.

Tonight Hartman ripped a bad angle half slap shot from the point that took a bounce and turned into a 3 on 1 that forced him to take a penalty and turned into a goal. That play is a perfect example of why they don’t force pucks to the net. Their priority is keeping possession and the puck in the O zone.

I thought you were responding to my multiple posts it seems every game of our D fumbling the puck at the point allowing the defenders to get into the shooting lanes and then being forced to dump it in the corners…Dumping the puck in the corner goes completely against keeping possession, it’s littorally giving up possession…

The Dallas game is a great example of what can happen when the D get shots towards the net (all 3 of Dallas’s goals were deflections on shots put on net) vs giving up possesion and dumping the puck in the corners…

Brent Burns is the perfect example of a Defenseman who wastes zero time getting the puck on the net, I don’t think there’s anything special about what he’s doing (so our D could do the same) he just makes it a point to get rid of the puck asap…

Addison’s assist on the first goal is exactly what I’d like to see the Wild defenders to do alot more often…

Forcing the puck to the net gives up possession more often than chipping it to the corner or ringing it. I’m not saying I like it, just saying that’s the system the Wild play – the D are doing what they’re coached to do. Yeah Burns and the Canes whole team are the extreme polar opposite of how the Wild play. Every team has different systems… Carolina is the #1 point shot team since Rod the Bod took over. Also check their shooting percentage and goal totals compared to the Wild during that time. And Burns (with exception to Josi) has led the league in shots by defensemen for his entire career. Burns is a point shot machine, and has won a Norris for it and might see the HOF for it. So tell the D hey guys it’s easy just do what Burns does? Kinda like telling the forwards hey guys just do what Kaprizov does.

Gustafsson has looked really good. BG might have found a real gem with him.

If you missed the Middelton post-game interview here it is. Favorite part is how the entire panel just started laughing the second his face popped on the screen. Even called him out for not going tarps off.

https://twitter.com/NHL_On_TNT/status/1610872848054374401

He’s a beauty! That is awesome! “Hartsy is a piece of Sh*t out there” LOL

tswoboda wrote:

So tell the D hey guys it’s easy just do what Burns does?

That’s what I was getting at, I don’t think there’s anything special Burns is doing when he 1 times a snapshot on net, he just has the mentality of doing whatever is neccessary to get the puck on net asap… If the Wild defenders can’t 1 time a snapshot on net, we have big problems…

Our D gets the puck passed out to them and their first move is to catch the puck, then do a stick handle to either side and by that time the Wing is skating towards them already in the shooting lane, they are then focred to dump it back into the corner and it’s a 50/50 puck battle…

My personal favorite is the Dumba double-shot deek that typically puts him so off balance that he typically collides with the wing for a tunrover…

CaptainMusky wrote:

He’s a beauty! That is awesome! “Hartsy is a piece of Sh*t out there” LOL

I have alot of pity for Duhaime for having his stall next to Middleton, you just know his gear reeks of death and you’re constantly blindsided with ball$ and a$$ cheeks in your face…

JoeMX1825 wrote:

Our D gets the puck passed out to them and their first move is to catch the puck, then do a stick handle to either side and by that time the Wing is skating towards them already in the shooting lane, they are then focred to dump it back into the corner and it’s a 50/50 board battle…

It’s not a 50/50 board battle, they keep possession much more often than they lose it, and I’m telling you it’s just the style they coach wants to play. The D are doing what the coach wants them to do, not just rifle one to the net like Peewees. Since Deano took over they’re top 5 in scoring and #1 in shooting percentage, but I understand you know better.

Dumba is the one D that forces point shots the most, and yet fans criticize him too.

This you??

tswoboda wrote:

and I’m telling you it’s just the style they coach wants to play. The D are doing what the coach wants them to do

What time is your coaches meeting today with Deano?

This you??

JoeMX1825 wrote:

What time is your coaches meeting today with Deano?

This you??

Meeting Agenda:

tswoboda wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>JoeMX1825 wrote:</div>
What time is your coaches meeting today with Deano?

This you??

Meeting Agenda:

lol

LMAO

I really missed a golden opportunity there…

tswoboda wrote:

I really missed a golden opportunity there…

you really did.. sadly the moment has passed….amatuers

Today’s Beyond the Pod podcast proposed the question, Would you trade Kaprizov straight up for the 1st overall pick (Bedard)

Now the ONLY thing that makes me interested in the trade is not knowing if Kirill will want to re-sign in 3 years… So it could turn into 3 years of Kirill vs 7 years with team control of Bedard…

what say you?

I’d have to guess that no one would trade the #1 pick for KK. KK is a known quantity since he has a proven track record so far, but he is what 7 years older and there is no guarantee that he would sign long term with any team that he would be traded to.

Apparently Elk River, MN native Nick Perbix had a large group of his former teammates present at the X last night.

JoeMX1825 wrote:

Today’s Beyond the Pod podcast proposed the question, Would you trade Kaprizov straight up for the 1st overall pick (Bedard)

Now the ONLY thing that makes me interested in the trade is not knowing if Kirill will want to re-sign in 3 years… So it could turn into 3 years of Kirill vs 7 years with team control of Bedard…

what say you?

You would make the trade. Bedard is a center KK is a wing. Kind of silly though to speculate as there is less than 0percent chance of it happening.

Hear me out. The wild are a top half team in the west IMO. Depending how injuries play out with Colorado I think the west is wide open. This team may be one of the better teams in the west defensively at the moment. (I get it this can all change)
Should they go for a major upgrade at the deadline at center or even wing.
I think there are some interesting names that will be available. Good chance the blues are not in the playoffs. So playing Dallas AVs or Jets.

My thoughts a top rental center could be a huge addition even if it is a rental. I am willing to trade capital to try and make a run.

For 3 reasons
1. Can’t sit back and do the status quo and not give KK an opportunity in his prime.
2. You have to shake that first round exit in the casual fans and even hard core fans minds.
3. Most of the teams money is made with a playoff run. Owner has to be wanting that money and not wanting to wait 3 years from now with no guarantee.

A Ryan O’Reilly to MN would be a very welcome upgrade. But now he is injured so no idea if he will be healthy by the trade deadline.

CaptainMusky wrote:

A Ryan O’Reilly to MN would be a very welcome upgrade. But now he is injured so no idea if he will be healthy by the trade deadline.

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ROR’s been a favorite of mine for years, but he’s having a touuuggghh season. But that whole team is I guess. There’s going to be a ton of big names available as rentals and prices could be down compared to previous years. ROR, Tarasenko, Horvat, Kane, Toews, and the list goes on. Plus teams near the bottom will want to get rid of their good pending UFAs just to help them tank harder.

Pure chaos in the Bronze Medal game right now. 9 **NINE** goals in the second period. Heading into the 3rd Period tied 5-5

Sheesh, I have been seeing the updates on Twitter this game is nuts! Come on USA start playing some dang defense!

The team as a whole has been playing really well lately, but where does Duhaime fit into the lineup once he’s back? I don’t see Dewar, Shaw or Reaves going anywhere, but I feel like Shaw might be the odd man out here

brandmoney wrote:

The team as a whole has been playing really well lately, but where does Duhaime fit into the lineup once he’s back? I don’t see Dewar, Shaw or Reaves going anywhere, but I feel like Shaw might be the odd man out here

I think they’ll do some sort of 4th line rotation with Reaves getting the pressbox multiple times…He’ll get priority against the more physical teams like Nashville though…

brandmoney wrote:

The team as a whole has been playing really well lately, but where does Duhaime fit into the lineup once he’s back? I don’t see Dewar, Shaw or Reaves going anywhere, but I feel like Shaw might be the odd man out here

Dewar is the center, Duhaime is the most established, and Reavo is the shiny new toy. It’s going to be Shaw and I hate it. That kid’s a spark plug and all over the ice every game. There will be more injuries though so it may never matter.

7-7 USA vs Sweden in OT

Ex-gopher Lucius scores the Bronze Goal. Hutson did the dirty work to get it there.

Where can I watch a full replay of this game?!

Add Timo Meier and Domi to the list of forwards amongst others.

I would hate to see Shaw out of the lineup and frankly not sure you can take him out as he is so important to the kill.

Sorry Reavo fans but he is the one that should be on the rotation or mostly in the press box.

Could also give them some time to get some guys that have dings a bruises a night off here and there.

Good problem to have as it means they are healthy but I hope they don’t go all D-Lo on the situation and have Reavo in the lineup every night over some of the younger faster players that play more minutes.

tswoboda wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>brandmoney wrote:</div>
The team as a whole has been playing really well lately, but where does Duhaime fit into the lineup once he’s back? I don’t see Dewar, Shaw or Reaves going anywhere, but I feel like Shaw might be the odd man out here

Dewar is the center, Duhaime is the most established, and Reavo is the shiny new toy. It’s going to be Shaw and I hate it. That kid’s a spark plug and all over the ice every game. There will be more injuries though so it may never matter.

With the way Dewar and Shaw are killing penalties I don’t see how they sit either of them.
Reeves is the new toy but his game isn’t better than either Dewar or Shaw.
If thet keep Reeves in the lineup it will probably be at Duhaimes expense.
I think Reeves presance as an every day player is over rated.
Tampa certanly didn’t seem intimidated by Reeves what so ever.

Wild media is saying Zuccarello will be out and Duhaime in. Zucc is a little banged up so it’s rest time i guess.