2013 HW Midseason Awards Update (Prospect Update 2/12/13)

A few notes:

If you haven't found out yet, here is what Russo has to say:

Can't wait to see our goaltending future on display!

Midterm Awards Update

Best Forward

For now, the player that has come into the Wild roster and hasn't looked very much out of place is forward Charlie Coyle.

Best Defenseman

Although this is only a midseason review, I think it will be safe to say that Brodin will win the HW award for best defenseman at the end of the year.

Best Goaltender

But Kuemper has been on fire this half of the season. Absolutely on fire.

Kuemper is 2nd in the AHL with save percentage and goals against average. Last week, he went on a 1-1-0 record with a 0.984 save percentager.

He has been called up to the Wild in favor of Hackett and while see his debut tonight against the Canucks.

Under The Radar

I loved this pick from day one because I was able to catch a number of games when he was playing in high school, and he has not disappointed.

Most people do not know who he is, but at the moment, he is leading the Muskegon Lumberjacks in points and goals scored. He has scored 15 goals and 20 assists in 46 games. He is committed to Boston College and will arrive next season.

Most Improved

Is it really fair to give Kuemper two awards? If he keeps this up, it sure is.

Kuemper started this season in the ECHL in order to get more icetime because the Aeros already had a starting goaltender in Hackett and a NHL backup in Harding.

Unfortunately, Harding was diagnosed with MS and have to be watched carefully day to day. At the current moment, Harding will not be able to play, opening up a spot on the Wild roster temporarily.

Well, Kuemper slowly found his way to Houston, slowly outplayed the assumed clearcut starter in Hackett, slowly outplayed the entire AHL, and is now heading his way to Vancouver to play with the Wild in his debut start.

And here is the prospect update

NHL

Minor League

Canadian Junior Leagues

USA/BCHL

European

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