Beating on Caggiula does nothing to dissuade anyone from doing it again. Of course all of it wouldn’t be necessary if officials had anything between their ears.
In today's segment of incompetent officiating, we have a referee bearing witness to a cross check on Hartman in front of the net followed up by a stick to the shoulder-neck area. All of this was away from the play. No call.
Boldy skates in and does literally nothing and gets called for a 2-min penalty.
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The Wild are 3-7 in their last 10 vs WPG. Need to solve for their goalie this a.m. Can't sleep so I'm watching.
Welp. Didn’t happen in that one.
Frustrating. They looked pretty good. Finally started having some success again in the third period to maybe tie it up, but Foligno takes a silly penalty in the offensive zone and bang WPG scores on the power play to go up by two.
Hellebuyck > Gustavsson, last night at least.
Welp. Didn’t happen in that one.
Frustrating. They looked pretty good. Finally started having some success again in the third period to maybe tie it up, but Foligno takes a silly penalty in the offensive zone and bang WPG scores on the power play to go up by two.
Hellebuyck > Gustavsson, last night at least.
Wild outplayed Jets for 2/3 of the game and 1/3 probably even.
Hellebuyck kept his team in the game in the first period, making save after save with the toes of his skates. He was rewarded when his team tied it up and later found their feet. That happens in hockey...goalie stands on head...team comes back.
The Wild play good structure but lack scoring depth. They made just enough mistakes last night to give up the lead but it didn't make much difference. They scored only one goal. (They miss Zucc on the power play.)
What a meteoric rise Faber has been on and Rossi has more upside left. With a couple more tools added, this team could be good.
The Wild also got a 1st round draft choice in the trade. Faber is 22 years old. Fiala is 28 yeas old.
Fiala was for years an afterthought in the playoffs when he was needed most. This was unquestionably a great trade.
Tough to think of a worse icing call. This league has a serious officiating problem.
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HT/WT6' 4", 204 lbs
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BIRTHDATE11/28/2003 (21)
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BIRTHPLACEKlatovy, Czechia
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DRAFT INFO2022: Rd 1, Pk 6 (CBJ)
https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1862982417574924526
If that kid hits anywhere close to his potential, this is a franchise altering trade.
It's fairly doubtful that he actually reaches that level, but he will still most likely turn out to be a solid player at a position that they really needed to fill.
Nice backhand sauce from #97 on Spurgeon’s OT winner.
The Wild are 16-4-4
They are tied for 1st overall in points and points per game.
The 4 regulation loses is the fewest in the league. Every other team has at least 6.
With that pick they took Liam Ohgren who just came over from Sweden this year.The Wild also got a 1st round draft choice in the trade. Faber is 22 years old. Fiala is 28 yeas old.
Really? I know nothing of this guy? What current/former NHL player could we compare Jiricek to?If that kid hits anywhere close to his potential, this is a franchise altering trade.
It's fairly doubtful that he actually reaches that level, but he will still most likely turn out to be a solid player at a position that they really needed to fill.
I don’t follow the Wild as much as I’d like but it seems the Defense could be good in a couple of year with Faber, Buium, and now Jiricek all young with high upside.
#6 overall pick of the 2022 draft where some had him ranked as the top defenseman. Was named the best defenseman of the 2023 WJC's. Scored 6 goals and 38 points in the AHL in his 18-19 year old season.Really? I know nothing of this guy? What current/former NHL player could we compare Jiricek to?If that kid hits anywhere close to his potential, this is a franchise altering trade.
It's fairly doubtful that he actually reaches that level, but he will still most likely turn out to be a solid player at a position that they really needed to fill.
I don’t follow the Wild as much as I’d like but it seems the Defense could be good in a couple of year with Faber, Buium, and now Jiricek all young with high upside.
At his absolute highest potential, he's comparable to Alex Pietrangelo. Probably unrealistic to expect him to reach that level, but even if he tops out as a right handed Jake Middleton, it's a win for Minnesota. There's a lot of talk about his skating holding him back, but I'm hoping that it's more of Columbus trying to save face than it is a major problem.
Really? I know nothing of this guy? What current/former NHL player could we compare Jiricek to?If that kid hits anywhere close to his potential, this is a franchise altering trade.
It's fairly doubtful that he actually reaches that level, but he will still most likely turn out to be a solid player at a position that they really needed to fill.
I don’t follow the Wild as much as I’d like but it seems the Defense could be good in a couple of year with Faber, Buium, and now Jiricek all young with high upside.
I definitely don't understand how hockey works... Everyone is saying they really needed a defenseman of this type, but they are already one of the best defenses in the league with the lowest GAA this year, and that's not even taking into account Buium coming in eventually... I get the age argument with Spurgeon and Brodin, but they are a middle of the pack team when it comes to scoring--wouldn't you want a premier winger at this point?
Really? I know nothing of this guy? What current/former NHL player could we compare Jiricek to?If that kid hits anywhere close to his potential, this is a franchise altering trade.
It's fairly doubtful that he actually reaches that level, but he will still most likely turn out to be a solid player at a position that they really needed to fill.
I don’t follow the Wild as much as I’d like but it seems the Defense could be good in a couple of year with Faber, Buium, and now Jiricek all young with high upside.
I definitely don't understand how hockey works... Everyone is saying they really needed a defenseman of this type, but they are already one of the best defenses in the league with the lowest GAA this year, and that's not even taking into account Buium coming in eventually... I get the age argument with Spurgeon and Brodin, but they are a middle of the pack team when it comes to scoring--wouldn't you want a premier winger at this point?
This trade doesn't prevent them.from trying to do both.
Brodin and Spurgeon are both awful when it matters most in the playoffs. Neither are particularly good on the PK either. I'm of the opinion that they're never going to do anything with those 2 among their top 4 defensemen.Really? I know nothing of this guy? What current/former NHL player could we compare Jiricek to?If that kid hits anywhere close to his potential, this is a franchise altering trade.
It's fairly doubtful that he actually reaches that level, but he will still most likely turn out to be a solid player at a position that they really needed to fill.
I don’t follow the Wild as much as I’d like but it seems the Defense could be good in a couple of year with Faber, Buium, and now Jiricek all young with high upside.
I definitely don't understand how hockey works... Everyone is saying they really needed a defenseman of this type, but they are already one of the best defenses in the league with the lowest GAA this year, and that's not even taking into account Buium coming in eventually... I get the age argument with Spurgeon and Brodin, but they are a middle of the pack team when it comes to scoring--wouldn't you want a premier winger at this point?
The Wild need a #1 center, a 2nd line winger to compliment Boldy, and a top 4 right handed defenseman. If they can fill one of those holes at that little of a price, it's a no brainer move. I'm guessing that they're counting on Yurov filling one of those forward roles and will try to fill the other in free agency.
In light of J22 typically being Billy’s harshest critic on GPL…if Jiricek pans out as a top 4 D, nobody will even care about the draft picks Billy gave up to get him. The Wild definitely need (besides Faber) a future top 4 right shot D with size.Brodin and Spurgeon are both awful when it matters most in the playoffs. Neither are particularly good on the PK either. I'm of the opinion that they're never going to do anything with those 2 among their top 4 defensemen.Really? I know nothing of this guy? What current/former NHL player could we compare Jiricek to?If that kid hits anywhere close to his potential, this is a franchise altering trade.
It's fairly doubtful that he actually reaches that level, but he will still most likely turn out to be a solid player at a position that they really needed to fill.
I don’t follow the Wild as much as I’d like but it seems the Defense could be good in a couple of year with Faber, Buium, and now Jiricek all young with high upside.
I definitely don't understand how hockey works... Everyone is saying they really needed a defenseman of this type, but they are already one of the best defenses in the league with the lowest GAA this year, and that's not even taking into account Buium coming in eventually... I get the age argument with Spurgeon and Brodin, but they are a middle of the pack team when it comes to scoring--wouldn't you want a premier winger at this point?
The Wild need a #1 center, a 2nd line winger to compliment Boldy, and a top 4 right handed defenseman. If they can fill one of those holes at that little of a price, it's a no brainer move. I'm guessing that they're counting on Yurov filling one of those forward roles and will try to fill the other in free agency.
I am most definitely not a Guerin fan, but I feel like I give him credit where it's due most of the time. I just don't buy a lot of the nonsense that Russo is peddling and that puts me at odds with a lot of fans.In light of J22 typically being Billy’s harshest critic on GPL…if Jiricek pans out as a top 4 D, nobody will even care about the draft picks Billy gave up to get him. The Wild definitely need (besides Faber) a future top 4 right shot D with size.Brodin and Spurgeon are both awful when it matters most in the playoffs. Neither are particularly good on the PK either. I'm of the opinion that they're never going to do anything with those 2 among their top 4 defensemen.Really? I know nothing of this guy? What current/former NHL player could we compare Jiricek to?If that kid hits anywhere close to his potential, this is a franchise altering trade.
It's fairly doubtful that he actually reaches that level, but he will still most likely turn out to be a solid player at a position that they really needed to fill.
I don’t follow the Wild as much as I’d like but it seems the Defense could be good in a couple of year with Faber, Buium, and now Jiricek all young with high upside.
I definitely don't understand how hockey works... Everyone is saying they really needed a defenseman of this type, but they are already one of the best defenses in the league with the lowest GAA this year, and that's not even taking into account Buium coming in eventually... I get the age argument with Spurgeon and Brodin, but they are a middle of the pack team when it comes to scoring--wouldn't you want a premier winger at this point?
The Wild need a #1 center, a 2nd line winger to compliment Boldy, and a top 4 right handed defenseman. If they can fill one of those holes at that little of a price, it's a no brainer move. I'm guessing that they're counting on Yurov filling one of those forward roles and will try to fill the other in free agency.
On this particular trade, I have no idea how good Jiricek will end up being, but the reward is so much bigger than the risk that it will be hard to rip Guerin even if he busts. (I'll still do it, but I won't be proud of it)
What a wacky finish.
What a wacky finish.
That pipe by Boeser flung the puck nicely around the corner and gave our guys a nice head start for a two on one. Great finish!
Just before that, Gustafson made a nice goal-mouth save to keep them in it.
I'm not sure Boeser played that one right. Both players took a straight path to the net and were too close to set up a tap-in pass.
Whatever you think about overtime, that was an exciting finish.
It is all or nothing with a two on none during 3 on 3 OT. Either you’re scoring or you’re giving up an odd man rush the other way. Hitting a post or leg pad are probably the two worst case scenarios.
Semi-surprised the Wild didn't have to kill off a PP, watching the replay of that OT. Can certainly see why a Vancouver fan could be upset about the lack of hook/tripping call early in, but, not quite so blatant a play that it's a must-call kind of thing.
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
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Final: Wild 5-1 Ducks
SOG: 33-27
Minnesota improves to 18-4-4. The line of Kirill, Boldy & Rossi were humming all night - currently Kirill is alone atop the league in points (42). Gus making clutch saves when needed, rinse and repeat.
LA tomorrow.
The Wild are 11-1-3 on the road.
@minnesota_knies218 probably not sustainable at quite this level, but Gus should be the Vezina over Hellebuyck to this point and very few people nationally are even discussing him. He’s been excellent
@minnesota_knies218 probably not sustainable at quite this level, but Gus should be the Vezina over Hellebuyck to this point and very few people nationally are even discussing him. He’s been excellent
I think it works in his favor that he's not getting a lot of attention right now; however if the Wild keep winning and Gus, who already leads the league in Sv% and GA, continues to improve on those numbers then he'll likely start getting talked about in the Vezina race - deservedly so.
Kings win 4-1 tonight; Minnesota's 5-game win streak comes to an end
The Wild are 11-1-3 on the road.
LaPanta noted that that rate would be the best road percentage in NHL history... Crazy.
Whee! Another exciting battle and finish for the Wild with a shootout win! Bjugstad hit the crossbar to end the shootout.
Whee! Another exciting battle and finish for the Wild with a shootout win! Bjugstad hit the crossbar to end the shootout.
The Utah coach should have known not to use a former Gopher in the shootout... 😎
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@cowgirl Rossi scored the extra attacker goal, Boldy with the SO snipe, Gus stone’s all 3 Utah shooters, Grand Larceny of 2 points!
Might have been the first game all season where the Wild had to bail out Gustavsson.
I missed if that one play before Utah’s fourth goal should have been called a hand pass (Utah guy covered the puck with his glove and then there were some sticks flying around and I’m not sure if he touched it next, refs didn’t blow the whistle but the announcers seemed to indicate we should have been upset the play wasn’t blown dead).
It would not have been a handpass because he was able to kick it with his skate after covering it with his hand. It most certainly should have been a delay of game penalty, and that happened seconds after an even more obvious tripping penalty was ignored. Seems like Utah might be getting the Vegas officiating now.I missed if that one play before Utah’s fourth goal should have been called a hand pass (Utah guy covered the puck with his glove and then there were some sticks flying around and I’m not sure if he touched it next, refs didn’t blow the whistle but the announcers seemed to indicate we should have been upset the play wasn’t blown dead).
Is there any truth to any of this or is it just Russo blabbing? I don't follow Russo at all anymore and with Parise and Suter gone he seems much less noticeable without the same old stories to beat.
This seems to be his new thing (last two years), trading Rossi. But is there any new substance to it or Russo just doing what he does best, hearing himself talk.
I have no clue if they are shopping Rossi but I hope they aren't. I think he is much like Boldy and Erickson EK in that it took a few years to find their game. His career started slowly with the health issues but to me he seems to be getting better as he gains experience.
I haven't figured out what is going on with Russo and the Rossi talk. There has to be some truth to it, because Russo doesn't say anything about the Wild without Guerin’s permission.Is there any truth to any of this or is it just Russo blabbing? I don't follow Russo at all anymore and with Parise and Suter gone he seems much less noticeable without the same old stories to beat.
This seems to be his new thing (last two years), trading Rossi. But is there any new substance to it or Russo just doing what he does best, hearing himself talk.
There are a handful of reasons why you might not want to commit to Rossi long term at this point, but the kid keeps improving. He reminds me of Spurgeon's first couple of years. You can point out all the flaws you want, but you don't currently have anyone who is better than him, so you need to find the replacement before you can think about trading him.
With that line "The Minnesota Wild reportedly do not have faith in the future of young Marco Rossi...." is he trying to kill the Wild's chances to trade him?
What a shitty way to phrase the situation. I'd be fine if they told Russo to F off. The guy is pretty high on himself.
Is this some off the wall way to negotiate with his agent to get Rossi's number lower? Plant stories like this. Any agent worth his salt wont balk at crap like this if so.
Also that artice was written by Eric Strack not Michael Russo and was published a few weeks ago.
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He's been writing that story for over 2 years now. It makes less sense every time he brings it back up. I guess it's possible that he's just keeping it alive to try and sell clicks.With that line "The Minnesota Wild reportedly do not have faith in the future of young Marco Rossi...." is he trying to kill the Wild's chances to trade him?
What a shitty way to phrase the situation. I'd be fine if they told Russo to F off. The guy is pretty high on himself.
Yeah, Russo has reached the Lavelle Neal level of beat reporter who thinks he's an analyst
Is this some off the wall way to negotiate with his agent to get Rossi's number lower? Plant stories like this. Any agent worth his salt wont balk at crap like this if so.
Also that artice was written by Eric Strack not Michael Russo and was published a few weeks ago.
The article mentions Russo's name 6 times and is based on all his info and a recent podcast of his.
Usually when Russo starts ripping players in public, it's to turn public opinion in the Wilds direction. The narrative that he keeps pushing about Rossi isn't really beneficial for anyone.Is this some off the wall way to negotiate with his agent to get Rossi's number lower? Plant stories like this. Any agent worth his salt wont balk at crap like this if so.
Also that artice was written by Eric Strack not Michael Russo and was published a few weeks ago.
There is zero chance they are shopping Rossi unless a team offers a package they can't refuse. It makes no sense otherwise for the Wild to move on from him now.
The only way you trade Rossi is if you get a similar young guy in return. I feel like we just did that with acquiring Jiricek. It would make sense if he were struggling and you did a swap with another guy needing a change of scenery, but he's stepping up right now. Probably playing himself into an extension right now.
Maybe they aren't convinced to give him an 8 year deal or something, but a 3 year bridge deal should be no problem. Even if guys like Yurov take his spot, a bridge deal is easy enough to trade. No sense in giving him up right now.