Justin Wiggins Hockey Wilderness Contributor Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 View full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Wow, Justin, that is not where I thought this was going. The deployment is definitely something to think about here. So, what do you do with the rest of Addison's minutes? He can't always be sheltered! Last season for all the PP accolades he received, he gave it all back in non-PP time. So, what was I expecting? Well, we've got Hunt, Lambos, Faber and a couple of guys right behind. Could a trade of the captain be in order? There's a huge difference between $7.5m and ELC, and with the new extensions, if we needed financial help, perhaps that could give it to us? Spurgeon has been a terrific asset for a long time here. He's been undervalued by the league for that long. But, could you perhaps make a deal through strength? As for Addy, he'll have a lot of convincing to do for me to feel a little bit comfortable with him back there regularly. To me, he appears to be a specialist. Let's see if he learned his lessons! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Didn't look too good for Addison on Chicago's late tying goal. That's all there is to say about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imyourhuckleberry Verified Member Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Protec said: Didn't look too good for Addison on Chicago's late tying goal. True, but it did give Evason a chance to see Dewar play in OT. I thought they could have gone to him last season in OT a couple of nights when he and Shaw were having great games, but they seemed reluctant to do so. Perhaps Dewar will get a few OT shifts this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonlonster67 Verified Member Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) If Addy doesn't get it by November, bring Lambos up. If we have to take our lumps, better him than Addy. Send a message and send him to IA to watch how young D are supposed to play. He'll have more competition down their for his talent level. Edited October 1, 2023 by vonlonster67 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 The Dewar OT is a great point and the similarities to PK is a nice connection. Certainly a nice goal last night. Clutch moment. Gotta love that. Taking control of the moment/opportunity on the rush where he had some speed and the defender backs in. Across grain shot. Really nice! Something the Wild have lacked in the past. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonlonster67 Verified Member Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Imyourhuckleberry said: True, but it did give Evason a chance to see Dewar play in OT. I thought they could have gone to him last season in OT a couple of nights when he and Shaw were having great games, but they seemed reluctant to do so. Perhaps Dewar will get a few OT shifts this season. Happy for Dewey2 to show his wares. The kid just keeps his head down and works hard. He's arrived here by nothing other than a consistent approach since his draft out of the Everett Silvertip organization in 2018 at #92 in the 3rd. Dewey2 is a fierce package, will mix it up, can win us some face offs and is paramount to have on our penalty kill. Would be fun to see him get more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will D. Ness Verified Member Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, vonlonster67 said: If Addy doesn't get it by November, bring Lambos up. If we have to take our lumps, better him than Addy. Send a message and send him to IA to watch how young D are supposed to play. He'll have more competition down their for his talent level. Lambos looks like the whole package to me. Still raw but could beat out Addy IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonlonster67 Verified Member Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Will D. Ness said: Lambos looks like the whole package to me. Still raw but could beat out Addy IMO. Just rewatched the game from last night and believe Lambos is a whole another level or two above Addy. You would hope to at least hear his name once or twice....crickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Addison was a kick at the can after moving Zucker who's injuries and cost didn't equate to consistently scoring, leadership, or grit. The return for him was something but the Wild were primarily trying to shed cost and revamp the roster. Galchenyuk didn't work out but Addison has had time and opportunity in MN. I wouldn't say that his chances here are zero but it's not too good for him that in his time here hasn't solidified a spot in the lineup. Now that new players are playing really well, Addison looks like he's running out of time to prove he's the next guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonlonster67 Verified Member Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Blue line prospects impress We hear about the ballyhooed prospects all the time, especially the forwards. But the Wild are full of them in the back end as well. Two of them, Carson Lambos and O’Rourke were terrific in what was likely their final showing before camp starts in Iowa on Monday. Lambos was dancing all over the ice, continuously jumping into the play and setting up chances. He got the first assist on O’Rourke’s first-period tying goal. O’Rourke was his normal physical self and will be looking for a better season in Iowa this year. The Athletic By Michael Russo and Joe Smith Sep 30, 2023 Pay attention, NO mention of Addison! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 8 hours ago, vonlonster67 said: If Addy doesn't get it by November, bring Lambos up. If we have to take our lumps, better him than Addy. Send a message and send him to IA to watch how young D are supposed to play. He'll have more competition down their for his talent level. I was wondering if Addy was waiver exempt. It doesn't look like it on capfriendly. Kind of wondering why he wouldn't be, and Boldy would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonlonster67 Verified Member Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, mnfaninnc said: I was wondering if Addy was waiver exempt. It doesn't look like it on capfriendly. Kind of wondering why he wouldn't be, and Boldy would be? I believe it is determined by age and professional years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 12 hours ago, vonlonster67 said: I believe it is determined by age and professional years So, Addison is only 23 with 80 games under his belt. Hard to imagine that this makes you waiver exempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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