Aaron Heckmann Hockey Wilderness Contributor Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 View full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imyourhuckleberry Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 With both Eriksson Ek and Zuccarello day-to-day with lower body injuries, perhaps Ohgren will be back in Minnesota soon. One a separate, but somewhat related note, I have previously been against Johansson playing line 4 simply because I don't think he's good enough defensively to carry his weight, which is why having him on the line with JEE, the top defensive center, tends to make some sense. Putting more thought into that, Khusnutdinov and Lauko are solid on the penalty kill, so are used to playing a man short on defense, and both of those guys have the speed to match Johansson. It might work alright and it could help bolster line 2 with a more talented winger like Hartman or Rossi. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raithis Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 3 minutes ago, Imyourhuckleberry said: With both Eriksson Ek and Zuccarello day-to-day with lower body injuries, perhaps Ohgren will be back in Minnesota soon. One a separate, but somewhat related note, I have previously been against Johansson playing line 4 simply because I don't think he's good enough defensively to carry his weight, which is why having him on the line with JEE, the top defensive center, tends to make some sense. Putting more thought into that, Khusnutdinov and Lauko are solid on the penalty kill, so are used to playing a man short on defense, and both of those guys have the speed to match Johansson. It might work alright and it could help bolster line 2 with a more talented winger like Hartman or Rossi. While I like the idea, I don't think I'd want to move Trenin up as a result. I could see moving Hartman to 2 and maybe Lauko to 3. That would still leave two guys with speed on 4 so Khus doesn't slow down. Khusnutdinov is much better when he can utilize his speed and because he's defensively responsible he doesn't get into those higher gears unless at least some of his linemates can keep up. I do feel like it's saddling Khus a bit with the worst forwards, but I believe he can make it work. Plus, I like the thought of Lauko, Foligno, and Gaudreau on a line. Say what you want about Gaudreau, but he's been all right this year based on his role. When almost everyone on the ice seemed to be flat in the Chicago game, Gaudreau stood out and was getting shots off that a lot of other players weren't getting. Having a bit more speed on that line could be interesting and give Foligno more of a reason to crash the net since Lauko isn't afraid the shoot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Zuccarello on IR for a month...ow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDutchChip Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 6 minutes ago, Citizen Strife said: Zuccarello on IR for a month...ow. oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 You won't be saying "oh" if it turns out they move Johansson to line 1 instead of Boldy or Hartman. You'd be screaming just like I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDutchChip Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 hmm if zuccy is out for a month i think the logical thing to do is have leo call donald and arrange for some exchange between khl and ship yurov to us tomorrow. problem solved. genius! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDutchChip Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 4 minutes ago, Citizen Strife said: You won't be saying "oh" if it turns out they move Johansson to line 1 instead of Boldy or Hartman. You'd be screaming just like I will. oh shit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 If it stops the "will he won't he" shit that's gone on for two years, I'd be for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 1 hour ago, raithis said: Gaudreau stood out and was getting shots off that a lot of other players weren't getting. If Fred continues to play the way he’s played this season. You won’t hear me complaining about his contract. He’s a nice cheap minute muncher who is defensively sound. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 35 minutes ago, OldDutchChip said: hmm if zuccy is out for a month i think the logical thing to do is have leo call donald and arrange for some exchange between khl and ship yurov to us tomorrow. problem solved. genius! Mikey! Mikey! Mikey! Make it happen Guerin! Give the people what they want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Big game tomorrow against the Stars. MN had better be ready for a big strong NHL team who has whooped their ass for like the last 5-6 matchups. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Hartman will likely go up. Fred to L3. 2nd line stays intact. Milne on the 4th with Lauko and Knudi. Watch out for Dallas big guns. Marchment, Hintz, Benn, Robertson all have size over Knudi or Rossi. Can MN stop teams like WPG and DAL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 21 minutes ago, Protec said: Milne on the 4th with Lauko and Knudi. A guy can dream after all. what if Mikey is the key that unlocks a tenacious identity line. Grape knuts + hey Mikey he likes it = colon blow line. im getting f’ing chills right now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Just now, Pewterschmidt said: A guy can dream after all. what if Mikey is the key that unlocks a tenacious identity line. Grape knuts + hey Mikey he likes it = colon blow line. im getting f’ing chills right now. Alternative line names: honey badger delight throat punch festival thank you sir, here comes another 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Alphabetical, K-L-M line. The young bucks international line. Neck-gaurds, needs-sunscreen, and shampoo line. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protec Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Get the three of them some Lolli-pop Guild uniforms, muscle-milk, and angel-dust. Dallas Stars, won't be no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforceror Verified Member Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 1 hour ago, Protec said: Hartman will likely go up. Fred to L3. 2nd line stays intact. Milne on the 4th with Lauko and Knudi. Watch out for Dallas big guns. Marchment, Hintz, Benn, Robertson all have size over Knudi or Rossi. Can MN stop teams like WPG and DAL? Unless Ek is out... In that case do we get Ohgren (2nd line) and Milne (4th line)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secord Sucks Verified Member Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 Forward lines for tonight (per Russo): Kaprizov-Boldy-Johansson Ohgren-Gaudreau-Hartman Foligno-Rossi-Trenin Lauko-Khusnutdinov-Milne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 That's giving Ohgren a lot of pressure when he did literally nothing in a lower position. Sure hope he brings it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 30 minutes ago, Secord Sucks said: Forward lines for tonight (per Russo): Kaprizov-Boldy-Johansson Ohgren-Gaudreau-Hartman Foligno-Rossi-Trenin Lauko-Khusnutdinov-Milne Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life Wild fans #milnewatchishere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewterschmidt Verified Member Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 1 minute ago, Pewterschmidt said: Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life Wild fans #milnewatchishere And we found our 1C #Boldandthebeautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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