CreaseAndAssist Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Wild vs. Rangers Game Preview Minnesota Wild (9-11-3) 21pts 7th in the Central 2.78 Goals For Per Game (23rd in the NHL) 3.35 Goals Against Per Game (25th in the NHL) 18.8% Power Play (18th in the NHL) 82.6% Penalty Kill (14th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #12 Eric Staal ~ 7G 10A = 17pts 2. #16 Jason Zucker ~ 8G 8A = 16pts 3. #20 Ryan Suter ~ 2G 12A = 14pts 4. #11 Zach Parise ~ 8G 3A = 11pts 5. #77 Brad Hunt ~ 5G 6A = 11pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 33 PIM’s 2. #19 Luke Kunin ~ 21 PIM’s 3. #24 Matt Dumba ~ 21 PIM’s Top Goaltenders: 1. #32 Alex Stalock (5-3-1) 2.79GAA .908%SP 1SO 2. #31 Kaapo Kahkonen N/A Vs. New York Rangers (10-9-2) 22pts 6th in the Metropolitan 3.38 Goals For Per Game (9th in the NHL) 3.57 Goals Against Per Game (29th in the NHL) 20.5% Power Play (10th in the NHL) 73.5% Penalty Kill (28th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #10 Artemi Panarin ~ 12G 15A = 27pts 2. #16 Ryan Strome ~ 6G 15A = 21pts 3. #89 Pavel Buchnevich ~ 4G 14A = 18pts 4. #77 Tony DeAngelo ~ 6G 9A = 15pts 5. #20 Chris Kreider ~ 5G 7A = 12pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #48 Brendan Lemieux ~ 52 PIM’s 2. #42 Brendan Smith ~ 17 PIM’s 3. #77 Tony DeAngelo ~ 17 PIM’s Top Goaltenders: 1. #30 Henrik Lundqvist (5-5-1) 3.37GAA .909%SP 2. #40 Alexandar Georgiev (5-4-1) 3.42GAA .903%SP MNSOTA wrote up the game preview, I will be on the post-gamer. My guess is we'll see Kahkonen play either tonight or tomorrow against New Jersey. With Minnesota coming off a pretty disappointing loss I'd expect to see them look pretty motivated tonight, but the Rangers are a coming off a pretty scrappy win over Montreal. Should be a good one, enjoy and discuss... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandron Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Rangers did an enormous work over Montreal to win in regulation. After losing 4:0 they were able to win with a score 6:5. I still wish for our win against them. No words - a must win game for us, as well as for a game tomorrow too against NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxrattle Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Interesting to see how the new Finnish saviour is able to perform against us. https://churchofkakko.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I like these East Coast trips...I actually get to watch the whole game! Stalock is starting tonight, so that more than likely means Kahkonen gets the start tomorrow night against the Devils...unless Stalock gives up four goals on five shots, then we may see Kahkonen sooner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandron Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Agree with MNSOTA on her game preview.Hope we will be able to neutralize Panarin, the most dangerous player for the Rangers as well as their playmaker Buchnevich. Their goalies are not the best, but the plus for them is - their team is capable to score. Interesting fact, I was listening the KFAN radio show last week after the game a discussion who has the most highest IQ for our team. Who do you think he is? Our Jared Spurgeon, and 2nd after him on that level is Jonas Brodin, because they rarely make mistakes and we rarely talk about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Alexandron said: who has the most highest IQ for our team. Who do you think he is? Our Jared Spurgeon, and 2nd after him on that level is Jonas Brodin, because they rarely make mistakes and we rarely talk about them. When speaking of hockey IQ, Brodin is one of the candidates for sure. In the discussion I would include Staal and Koivu too. Their wheels have fallen off but not their head. Although on the PP it seems Koivu has his p3n1s where his brains should be. Spurgeon is smart but when you're a D-man and you're -12 after only 23 games someone might want to question his hockey IQ. If it exists but is he using it? If someone throws the idea that Dubnyk's poor performances is the key factor which explains Spurgeon's numbers, I won't object strenuously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 BLOG (not trying to compete with Crease, just giving some space to my poetic vein) For Wild the Bell Tolls 11-25-2019 The Wild has played well recently against the top teams. A win against the Avs and an OT loss against the Bruins. Now a slumping goalie out of the picture and none of the key players injured. You could argue the basis for this game look pretty darn good. Or do they? By all accounts the Wild has a very able coach in Bruce Boudreau if you overlook his playoff account (pun intended). Anyways, a heavily criticised team has played above expectations lately and while it is old and somewhat dysfunctional, at times it has looked much better than the opposing team with its young high-end talents and game plan purely based on speed and 100% effort. And yet some of the problems within the team and how it performs on the ice leave a lot to be desired. Boudreau has rightfully so been in the line of fire. Irrational OT player choices, monotonic PP, somewhat uncontrollable goalie situation, distribution of ice time between the young pups and the old core, unability to play full 60 mins. in every game - for some the list of flaws doesn't even end there. When asked about it, Boudreau has been evasive and showed little interest to change things around, relying on clichés like "it's a phase"..."they'll work through it"..."they are top pros and know what they have to do differently next time". It seems as if his reluctance to solve these problems in any other way than just by waiting has irritated the Wild's fan base more than the outcome of the game itself. Spewing clichés doesn't change the fact the Wild occupy the 28th place in the league standings after 25 games. In order to achieve the minimum goal that is making the playoffs, they'll need to come up with wins more regularly. In other words preferably longer winning streaks. Their opponent tonight, the Rangers, has had similar troubles in getting going in the early part of the season. As of late they too have found their game, mostly thanks to their current face of the franchise, Artemi Panarin. Another high-end talent, The Rookie Kaapo Kakko, has also slowly started to figure out how to be effective in the league, having scored a GWG only a few nights ago. Luckily for the Wild Zibanejad is out. So will the Wild find ways to stop the likes of Panarin, Kakko and even Kreider? Will the Wild's designated backup goalie Alex Stalock give his team a chance to win? Has BB been busy with finding new options how to solve the team's scoring woes and if necessary, selecting the right personnel to secure the win for the Wild in OT? We shall see. Have a good game, folks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Hockey-78 said: BLOG (not trying to compete with Crease, just giving some space to my poetic vein) For Wild the Bell Tolls 11-25-2019 The Wild has played well recently against the top teams. A win against the Avs and an OT loss against the Bruins. Now a slumping goalie out of the picture and none of the key players injured. You could argue the basis for this game look pretty darn good. Or do they? By all accounts the Wild has a very able coach in Bruce Boudreau if you overlook his playoff account (pun intended). Anyways, a heavily criticised team has played above expectations lately and while it is old and somewhat dysfunctional, at times it has looked much better than the opposing team with its young high-end talents and game plan purely based on speed and 100% effort. And yet some of the problems within the team and how it performs on the ice leave a lot to be desired. Boudreau has rightfully so been in the line of fire. Irrational OT player choices, monotonic PP, somewhat uncontrollable goalie situation, distribution of ice time between the young pups and the old core, unability to play full 60 mins. in every game - for some the list of flaws doesn't even end there. When asked about it, Boudreau has been evasive and showed little interest to change things around, relying on clichés like "it's a phase"..."they'll work through it"..."they are top pros and know what they have to do differently next time". It seems as if his reluctance to solve these problems in any other way than just by waiting has irritated the Wild's fan base more than the outcome of the game itself. Spewing clichés doesn't change the fact the Wild occupy the 28th place in the league standings after 25 games. In order to achieve the minimum goal that is making the playoffs, they'll need to come up with wins more regularly. In other words preferably longer winning streaks. Their opponent tonight, the Rangers, has had similar troubles in getting going in the early part of the season. As of late they too have found their game, mostly thanks to their current face of the franchise, Artemi Panarin. Another high-end talent, The Rookie Kaapo Kakko, has also slowly started to figure out how to be effective in the league, having scored a GWG only a few nights ago. Luckily for the Wild Zibanejad is out. So will the Wild find ways to stop the likes of Panarin, Kakko and even Kreider? Will the Wild's designated backup goalie Alex Stalock give his team a chance to win? Has BB been busy with finding new options how to solve the team's scoring woes and if necessary, selecting the right personnel to secure the win for the Wild in OT? We shall see. Have a good game, folks! You want a job? It's getting harder and harder to write these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstars95 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 should be a win against a scrub team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, MNSOTA said: You want a job? It's getting harder and harder to write these things. I don’t know. It’s getting to the point where you probably could just start copying and pasting articles and the just use “find and replace”... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, IllaZilla said: I don’t know. It’s getting to the point where you probably could just start copying and pasting articles and the just use “find and replace”... Lather, rinse, repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 minute ago, MNSOTA said: Lather, rinse, repeat. Easy peasy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Only Fox Sports would promote the Timberwolves over the Wild... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomdog Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Hockey-78 said: BLOG (not trying to compete with Crease, just giving some space to my poetic vein) For Wild the Bell Tolls 11-25-2019 The Wild has played well recently against the top teams. A win against the Avs and an OT loss against the Bruins. Now a slumping goalie out of the picture and none of the key players injured. You could argue the basis for this game look pretty darn good. Or do they? By all accounts the Wild has a very able coach in Bruce Boudreau if you overlook his playoff account (pun intended). Anyways, a heavily criticised team has played above expectations lately and while it is old and somewhat dysfunctional, at times it has looked much better than the opposing team with its young high-end talents and game plan purely based on speed and 100% effort. And yet some of the problems within the team and how it performs on the ice leave a lot to be desired. Boudreau has rightfully so been in the line of fire. Irrational OT player choices, monotonic PP, somewhat uncontrollable goalie situation, distribution of ice time between the young pups and the old core, unability to play full 60 mins. in every game - for some the list of flaws doesn't even end there. When asked about it, Boudreau has been evasive and showed little interest to change things around, relying on clichés like "it's a phase"..."they'll work through it"..."they are top pros and know what they have to do differently next time". It seems as if his reluctance to solve these problems in any other way than just by waiting has irritated the Wild's fan base more than the outcome of the game itself. Spewing clichés doesn't change the fact the Wild occupy the 28th place in the league standings after 25 games. In order to achieve the minimum goal that is making the playoffs, they'll need to come up with wins more regularly. In other words preferably longer winning streaks. Their opponent tonight, the Rangers, has had similar troubles in getting going in the early part of the season. As of late they too have found their game, mostly thanks to their current face of the franchise, Artemi Panarin. Another high-end talent, The Rookie Kaapo Kakko, has also slowly started to figure out how to be effective in the league, having scored a GWG only a few nights ago. Luckily for the Wild Zibanejad is out. So will the Wild find ways to stop the likes of Panarin, Kakko and even Kreider? Will the Wild's designated backup goalie Alex Stalock give his team a chance to win? Has BB been busy with finding new options how to solve the team's scoring woes and if necessary, selecting the right personnel to secure the win for the Wild in OT? We shall see. Have a good game, folks! That was a pretty good synopsis of this team. I am hoping BB decisions are subtle sabotage to give us a better draft pick. If not Bruce is part of the problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandron Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, MNSOTA said: You want a job? It's getting harder and harder to write these things. Are you watching a game tonight with LIG? Or listening on a radio? I am still at work, and probably will listen a radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 So... for Thanksgiving, If you could only have one, mashed potatoes or stuffing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) Man, too bad Fenton gave Zuccarello all those NMC’s. Guerin might have been able to trade him back to the Rangers for something good... Edited November 26, 2019 by IllaZilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Wild skating well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Oh goody, the powerless play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I have a feeling it’s going to be one of these nights where the Wild throw the kitchen sink at Lundqvist and lose the game 1-0... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandron Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Just now, IllaZilla said: I have a feeling it’s going to be one of these nights where the Wild throw the kitchen sink at Lundqvist and lose the game 1-0... Hope, not. We have 7 shots already vs their 2. Lundquist doing well so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 23 minutes ago, Alexandron said: Are you watching a game tonight with LIG? Or listening on a radio? I am still at work, and probably will listen a radio. Radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Here we go. Fiala to the box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 23 minutes ago, IllaZilla said: So... for Thanksgiving, If you could only have one, mashed potatoes or stuffing? If it's my family's stuffing, it's stuffing no questions asked. But at other houses, I would have to test them both before I make my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I hate it when the Wild get 4-on-4. Too much open space for the Old Timers to cover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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