IllaZilla Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 11 hours ago, CreaseAndAssist said: (cough) We had Jennings Trophy winners once @IllaZilla, but yea...nothing else to write home about unless you want to toss in Jacques Lemaire's Jack Adams' Award too. Either way, I don't think we'll see miracles from Guerin, not this season at least. I'm not expecting miracles from Guerin. Not sure he can do much with all the NMC's handed out to 30+ year old players. But we'll see. Maybe Zucker and Staal can rebound. Maybe they'll finally let "Captain America II" take over the 2C. Maybe Donato will return to scoring instead of passing. Maybe Fiala will stop playing hot potato with the puck and become that "gamebreaker". Maybe Nico Sturm will be a pleasant surprise. I know, lots of maybes, but at some point this team has got to let the young guys start leading. But the Wild is starting to remind me of the 1980's California Angels. A team where older name players went to get their last big paycheck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxrattle Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Guerin has a huge challenge to deal with. An environment with both physical and psychic wellbeing is needed to get back that blue-collar, underdog fighting spirit, but at the same time the old men retirement home needs to be put in order, and very likely nothing of significance can be done if the bad apples can't be thrown away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_Laxative Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 On 9/1/2019 at 7:42 PM, IllaZilla said: And that’s the thing. No one on the Wild has ever won anything (except the Masterton). I think it will be very interesting to see who wins in this Tug of War: the GM or the C and the A’s... But wait - there's a #1 retired in the rafters - isn't that "winning"?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Antti_Laxative said: But wait - there's a #1 retired in the rafters - isn't that "winning"?? No, that's "Marketing Gimmickry 101..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_Laxative Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Just now, IllaZilla said: No, that's "Marketing Gimmickry 101..." For an or-gan-EYE-ZAY-shun that has done countless lame things - THAT takes the cake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Antti_Laxative said: For an or-gan-EYE-ZAY-shun that has done countless lame things - THAT takes the cake. Well, especially when there was a goaltender in I think their first season that was allowed to wear the number 1...Zac Bierk? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_Laxative Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, IllaZilla said: Well, especially when there was a goaltender in I think their first season that was allowed to wear the number 1...Zac Bierk? It should be taken down and reintroduced as a keeper's number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, Antti_Laxative said: It should be taken down and reintroduced as a keeper's number There's no doubt. They should replace the "1" with a "$". That'd make more sense... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 1:04 PM, IllaZilla said: There's no doubt. They should replace the "1" with a "$". That'd make more sense... Or is that "cents"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, notfondajane said: Or is that "cents"? Oh no. It should almost be “$$”. Wild fans spend TONS of cash on the team... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxrattle Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Guerin Q&A for those that would have missed this one: https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/qa-gm-bill-guerin-patient-giving-current-wild-chance/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Anything new from Guerin? Still patient? To be fair, the team has been in it to win it for many games now although they've lost most of them. They've not been demolished in any way. But even for a casual fan very frustrating endings not to mention knowledgeable homers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hockey-78 said: Anything new from Guerin? Still patient? To be fair, the team has been in it to win it for many games now although they've lost most of them. They've not been demolished in any way. But even for a casual fan very frustrating endings not to mention knowledgeable homers. Everything I've read is that Guerin is still in evaluation mode. Which he should be. I wouldn't expect him to make any real moves until after the first of the year, unless some knock-your-socks-off offer comes across his desk, like "I'll trade you our first round draft pick in 2020, 2021, and 2022, for Victor Rask" or some such nonsense. I believe he recently got back from Russia. He had a meeting with Kaprizov and his agent. Haven't heard how that went. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 31 minutes ago, IllaZilla said: Everything I've read is that Guerin is still in evaluation mode. Which he should be. I wouldn't expect him to make any real moves until after the first of the year, unless some knock-your-socks-off offer comes across his desk, like "I'll trade you our first round draft pick in 2020, 2021, and 2022, for Victor Rask" or some such nonsense. I believe he recently got back from Russia. He had a meeting with Kaprizov and his agent. Haven't heard how that went. Sure, his hands are tied with the NMCs. But, he's seen all the games (or does he travel to see all the road games?) and knows by now this roster won't lift anything heavier than a few Pina Coladas in June. I cannot see he doesn't do anything if the Wild stay at the bottom 'till the season ends. Well, we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Hockey-78 said: Sure, his hands are tied with the NMCs. But, he's seen all the games (or does he travel to see all the road games?) and knows by now this roster won't lift anything heavier than a few Pina Coladas in June. I cannot see he doesn't do anything if the Wild stay at the bottom 'till the season ends. Well, we'll see. I mean, this is kind of what a lot of us were wanting, the team to flame out. They're not tanking (well, not on purpose), but they are finding new ways to lose games that they should win. They just don't have the talent. If Staal keeps things up, he might be moved at the trade deadline. Maybe some playoff team will want a grizzled veteran center that can still score once in a while. But other than that, this team has zero assets. They have a modest amount of draft picks and the players in Iowa are nice, but none of them are players this team can build around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 57 minutes ago, IllaZilla said: I mean, this is kind of what a lot of us were wanting, the team to flame out. They're not tanking (well, not on purpose), but they are finding new ways to lose games that they should win. They just don't have the talent. If Staal keeps things up, he might be moved at the trade deadline. Maybe some playoff team will want a grizzled veteran center that can still score once in a while. But other than that, this team has zero assets. They have a modest amount of draft picks and the players in Iowa are nice, but none of them are players this team can build around. This is what I'm anticipating. One or two subtle moves to smoothen the way towards rebuild. After all, you can't trade all the guys you want within a year or so. It's a process. But the sooner you start, the faster you move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Just now, Hockey-78 said: This is what I'm anticipating. One or two subtle moves to smoothen the way towards rebuild. After all, you can't trade all the guys you want within a year or so. It's a process. But the sooner you start, the faster you move on. That's why I think he's waiting. Not going to get much for Staal right now. But if he keeps producing, Guerin might get a top draft pick for him. I mean, last season it was rumored the Bruins were offering their #1 pick and a prospect for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, IllaZilla said: That's why I think he's waiting. Not going to get much for Staal right now. But if he keeps producing, Guerin might get a top draft pick for him. I mean, last season it was rumored the Bruins were offering their #1 pick and a prospect for him... They did?! #*#* Fenton was dumb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxrattle Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 With Staal the Bruins might have well won the Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 When is Dubnyk supposed to return? Any word why exactly he is out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Mad Dog said: When is Dubnyk supposed to return? Any word why exactly he is out? He’s been out with a family emergency. Sounds like he will be back after Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 16 hours ago, Mad Dog said: When is Dubnyk supposed to return? Any word why exactly he is out? Weren't you suppose to replace him with some other goalie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Hockey-78 said: Weren't you suppose to replace him with some other goalie? This was a rollercoaster. This late in a season, the premiere goalies are long gone. I ended up picking Quick up as he was getting hot. Interestingly enough, I since received two offers for him. And I also have Varlamov, who splits time with Greiss. While his stats are not world-shattering, they are respectable. And I am assuming when Dubnyk does come back, he regains his starting position since Stallock didn't exactly set the world on fire. And you know what... all things considered, I could've done worse than this trio. Edited November 27, 2019 by Mad Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseAndAssist Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 4:54 PM, Mad Dog said: When is Dubnyk supposed to return? Any word why exactly he is out? A severe health scare with his wife...there is little reason for him to rush back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 On 11/29/2019 at 12:29 AM, CreaseAndAssist said: A severe health scare with his wife...there is little reason for him to rush back. So I've heard. Shish.... In situations like this, of course family comes first. I hope his wife recovers from whatever illness she has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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