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Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 For most of the team’s existence, the Wild have favored low-event games they won with defense. Since 2013-14, the Wild have placed in the top half of the league in total goals against eight times. The 2023-24 season was their worst defensive season. They gave up 248 goals, good for 20th in the league. Well, there you have it. I'm not saying defense wins championships. However, without it, you're just as bad as a high end defensive team with no offense. The Wild have the personnel to value the defensive side first. A couple years ago, there was this crazy feeling where the Wild could always score, always come from behind. It didn't help them in crunch time. I'm not going to say what the answer is until I see it. It took a Nino goal in Game 7 to even scratch the second round. However, if the players are saying, "We aren't a team anyone is scared or annoyed to play against," what does that tell you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovehockey Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 When I am hearing “simplified, low event, hard to play against “ and so on, it is really means team with no skills. It will translate to “dump and chase” type of game. No team with this style of play were even close to win the Championship. If this true philosophy don’t expect Kaprizov to sign 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Nels Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Hynes' breakout and neutral zone strategy of speed and quick passing was evident once he took the helm. Way quicker and faster than what Dean-o implemented, going to be curious to see how the team plays with a full off-season with his staff. I don't see him having KK play a strict dump and chase game but I don't think he was fond (much like a lot of us) with the east-west coast game that Zucc & KK like to play sometimes that lead to a lot of turnovers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 (edited) Russo's Lines tonight Kap/Hartman/Zuccarello Mojo/Ek/Ohgren Foligno/Rossi/Trenin (Give me this line all day) Lauko/Khus/Gaudreau Brodin/Spurgeon (C'mon Captain!) Hunt/Faber (Middleton is day to day) Chisholm/Bogo Gus/Fleury Edited October 1 by Citizen Strife 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Russo’s tweet: Ogz plays 2nd line and 2nd PP tonight against CHI varsity lineup show a pulse tonight young gun 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelSnipeCelly Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 1 hour ago, Citizen Strife said: Russo's Lines tonight Kap/Hartman/Zuccarello Mojo/Ek/Ohgren Foligno/Rossi/Trenin (Give me this line all day) Lauko/Khus/Gaudreau Brodin/Spurgeon (C'mon Captain!) Hunt/Faber (Middleton is day to day) Chisholm/Bogo Gus/Fleury It looks like Chicago's lineup for tonight is (which looks pretty close to probably their final roster similar to the roster except for a couple players here and there — especially their goalies — so hopefully a fun/good matchup): Kurashev — Bedard — Bertuzzi Reichel — Athanasiou — Hall Foligno — Dickinson — Mikheyev Maroon — Spellacy — Smith Vlasic — Jones Murphy — Korchinski Phillips — Crevier Soderblom — Commesso 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 2 hours ago, Pewterschmidt said: Russo’s tweet: Ogz plays 2nd line and 2nd PP tonight against CHI varsity lineup show a pulse tonight young gun Boldy's injury is the definition of an opportunity for Ohgren to play in the top 6. Make yourself noticeable and force the coaches to give you Nojo's job once Boldy returns. The bar ain't that high kid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildRam Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 But P-Dizzle, if we don't ice Fred and Nojo this season, Kap might actually want to stay in Minnesota! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 43 minutes ago, WildRam said: But P-Dizzle, if we don't ice Fred and Nojo this season, Kap might actually want to stay in Minnesota! 97 is a winner. He’s only interested in deep playoff runs. He’s entering his prime years (27-32 y.o.) and he came to the nhl because it’s the best league in the world. But P-ete Rose, Kap likes the weather…small market…steak at manny’s…zuccy’s kid…nacho platter at zorbaz…fuck all that noise, 97 wants the prize and he’s going to play for the team that gives him best chance. Doubtful his next contract is 5 year. He signs 8 year for max cash. Does he lock in next 8 years surrounded by 34 year old journeyman and a handful of 20 year olds trying to break into the league. Not likely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 I was contemplating on watching the debate tonight, but the big guns are out tonight and they will be more entertaining to watch. Let’s go Wild! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforceror Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 18 minutes ago, Sam said: I was contemplating on watching the debate tonight, but the big guns are out tonight and they will be more entertaining to watch. Let’s go Wild! NHL over Looney Tunes any day. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 I don't think it is unreasonable for Heinzy to expect this team to play fast, hustle and finish checks all over the ice. I think that is what he wants. You know who exemplifies that? Ek! Seriously, we were having a Kaptaincy change conversation on the Spurgeon thread, but Ek is a Heinzy guy. It's time to pass the torch. What would mean a lot is if Spurgeon handed his C to Ek in a little ceremony during their getaway. I think Kaprizov would want to play for a team that played this way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 23 minutes ago, Sam said: I was contemplating on watching the debate tonight, but the big guns are out tonight and they will be more entertaining to watch. Let’s go Wild! Wouldn't the question be which Walz do you want to listen to? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 For worriers about Walz, it's Carter tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 31 minutes ago, mnfaninnc said: Wouldn't the question be which Walz do you want to listen to? Touché. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Lauko and Gaudreau making up ground to tie it up. Ek's line looking good. Solid physicality by Foligno and Lauko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Lauko hurt...fucking hell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Another 2nd Period destruction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 1 hour ago, Citizen Strife said: For worriers about Walz, it's Carter tonight. I see what you did there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritty.Not.Pretty Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 32 minutes ago, Citizen Strife said: Another 2nd Period destruction From the second goal until the pk they dominated. Chicago went without a shot for how long? And #90 looked better. I hope that continues 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Any reports on how ogzy looks on the second line and second PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Hopefully Lauko isn't hurt too bad. Really like him, other than the neck-guard. Lauko, 2pts in 5mins TOI. NoJo with fifteen shifts and plenty of TOI. Just one shot, one giveaway. When are they gonna quit playing that blowbag? He frick'n sucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Net-negative NoJo tacks on another giveaway. This guy is the definition of washed-up. Go to Swedish league or retire. Seriously do us all a favor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Spurgeon looking like he'll be ready to get back into the top 4. 😁 NoJo got another shot making his game a total non-factor but we already knew that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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