Article: After Proving They Belong, the Wild Must Prove They Can Contend

[Chris Schad]

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[Pewterschmidt]

I'd like to see Bogo's beard show Nojo's face pubes who's boss.  Midzy 'stache could referee.

[Enforceror]

Tampa Bay beat the Jets therefore: Wild>Tampa>Jets

It has to be true (ignore the first wild vs jets game, it was part of the strategy).

[Enforceror]

I noticed Boldy has been taking some faceoffs lately, I think it was mentioned even that he was like 70% on the dot. Listening to Hynes' media interview today, it sounds like this may become a more common occurrence. So what does that mean? Can Boldy play center? New 1C? 

KK Boldy Zucc

Hartman Rossi NoJo

Intriguing...

[Amaddeo]

I was really impressed with Declan Chisholm last game. He replaced Brodin very effectively, made some great offensive plays and actually performed very well defensively. He’s making a solid case to be part of the Wild’s future and I’m all for it. He needs to continue that level of play to stay in the lineup, but an even bigger opportunity now with Brodin out. 
 

I wonder how the lines shakeout with Zuccy out. If Ek is also out, that will be interesting. I assume Hartman will be elevated to play center if Ek is out, and if he’s back, probably play with Rossi and Kap. Who knows though. Hoping that this team proves themselves against Dallas and Colorado. Two massive tests

[FredJohnson]

Not even the most optimistic fan could draw up the Minnesota Wild's start this season.

 

[Will D. Ness]

Chisholm is playing great and looking like he is coachable.  I think he is growing on Heinz too.  I hope we see Chisholm at the 3D with Bogo full time when Brodin is back.

[1Brotherbill]

1 hour ago, Will D. Ness said:

Chisholm is playing great and looking like he is coachable.  I think he is growing on Heinz too.  I hope we see Chisholm at the 3D with Bogo full time when Brodin is back.

Chisholm will bounce back and forth with Merrill for the entire year.  Hynes says he doesn't like sitting players for more than three games.  Though I have a feeling that will change when Denver is done with their season and Buium is playing every game.  

I have a feeling that a lot of things will change at the end of the season going into the playoffs.  Will Yurov come over at the end of the KHL season?  Is he able to?  Will Ohgren be in St. Paul.  Will Wallstedt be the number 2 goalie going into the playoffs?

As good as the team is right now it still needs some questions answered.