Minnesota Wild @ San Jose Sharks: Game 4
by nathaneide on Oct 10, 2009 7:00 PM CDT
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Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks, Oct 10, 2009 9:30 PM CDT
Minnesota Wild (1-2-0) @ San Jose Sharks (2-2-0)
Staples Center @ 9:30 CDT
Television: FSN (HD)
Audio from tonight's game will be streamed live via WCCO on CBS radio.
For the San Jose perspective, check out Fear The Fin
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Questions to Answer
- Any chance of improvement?
- Will the Wild break some of the "really? This is the new system?" momentum building?
- Can John Scott prove that he belongs?
- Will Sykora and Havlat find the defensive side of the ice?
- Will Pouliot earn himself another night?
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thats a Terrible first line...Who did Buck blow to get on the first line?
by TonyO on Oct 10, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who else would you put on the first line?
Brunette is bringing goals, Koivu is our only obvious 1st line center, and C-Buck is the only guy on the team bringing his energy for all 60 minutes.
by SpaethCo on Oct 10, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both were a minus last game
Sykora is slow — a goal scorer, but slow. Havlat has been playing crappy defense.
by SpaethCo on Oct 10, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Richards said after Tuesday—when he shuffled the lines to put Havlat and Skyora together—that they would be placed on the same line because of the chemistry they have. We’ll see how long it lasts.
I don’t think he can move Bruno off of Miko’s line, yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Havlat-Koivu-Skyroa sometime. Either “shuffled” together in game, or at some point starting that way. I don’t think you can do it now because that 2nd line center hasn’t proven themsleves(self?).
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Russo finnaly posted a pre-game
Link. It appears these line combos might not be what we ACTUALLY see tonight
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm Which game to watch untill the Wild
Bluejackets @ Coyotes or Avalance @ Blackhawks?
by TonyO on Oct 10, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Phoenix
If only because it might be the only time to see a sold out Jobbing.com arena :-O
Sadly, I’m out of town away from my Center Ice package :( But I will get to watch the Wild game; which is about all I have planned for the rest of the night :)
In the meantime for me, it is Iowa vs. Michigan from Iowa City. Hawkeyes up at halftime 20-14. It always makes me happy to see teams from Michigan lose :p
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game on
Sharks shoot one wide to start.
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wild PP coming up
Backs makes some HUGE saves.
Wild go on the PP. McGinn 2 min. for holding the stick
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fast pace so far
Wild with some good chances. And a couple of mistakes—thanks for Backstrom!
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SCORE !!
Hnidy (night-y?)
1-0 Wild. 5×5 no less
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks :) I’ve never heard it pronounced, I guess.. Hope to hear it more if it means goals ;)
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big John Scott Goes Down
Blocked a shot, maybe? Helped off the ice, but hasn’t left the bench at least.
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gorg (or whoever is at the bench) says Scott will be back.
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck headed to the Locker Room
Knee to Knee Contact…Could be bad.
by TonyO on Oct 10, 2009 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pouliot!
Playing some D(?)
Then a big save!
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good first period
They should lead SOG pretty handily, too—as well as qulity chances. A few mistakes, but overall, very soid.
The real test: will the 2nd be a regression? Let’s hope not.
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shep
Finally heard his name where’s he been all night.
by thecooter on Oct 10, 2009 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just tuned in...
Are the Wild playing better defense tonight, or are the Sharks putting on much pressure?
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
by Dr. Yogi on Oct 10, 2009 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT A SAVE BY EVGENI NABAKOV..Wholy Shit
by TonyO on Oct 10, 2009 10:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Hope that stands. His stick was high if he touched it.
by thecooter on Oct 10, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have the lines stayed pretty much the same as advertised?
"Sacrifice for the unknown" - Herb Brooks
by Dr. Yogi on Oct 10, 2009 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Burns banged up...
rough game for the boys
"Sacrifice for the unknown" - Herb Brooks
by Dr. Yogi on Oct 10, 2009 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clutter, Sykora, Burns
Even if we win this game is turning into a loss.
by thecooter on Oct 10, 2009 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Burns back on the ice....
"Sacrifice for the unknown" - Herb Brooks
by Dr. Yogi on Oct 10, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
argh
Backstrom just about made an amazing save.
"Sacrifice for the unknown" - Herb Brooks
by Dr. Yogi on Oct 10, 2009 11:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shaken up and Sloppy in our own zone
and now a PK
by thecooter on Oct 10, 2009 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Puck Possession
That great puck possession we had for the first half is gone.
Come on PK!
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great pass
"Sacrifice for the unknown" - Herb Brooks
by Dr. Yogi on Oct 10, 2009 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Koivu is taking on the entire team by himself
"Sacrifice for the unknown" - Herb Brooks
by Dr. Yogi on Oct 10, 2009 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heatly with a good screen by Clowe
3-2 Sharks…
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shhhh! Do you hear that?
That thud you just heard is the other shoe. For now, anyway…
At least if the boys are going to only play half a game, they could choose a better second half.
Thank GOD for Backstrom.
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
More possesion
When we control the puck and force long shifts we look SO much better than trading chances with these teams with a lot more firepower.
by thecooter on Oct 10, 2009 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi guys
Everyone having fun?
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by nathaneide on Oct 10, 2009 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Better than any ValleyFair rollercoaster :)
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Missed most of that period on the phone
When I saw the 2-0 score, I thought to myself that I should just go to sleep with the team ahead and spare myself the drama ;-p’’
Some of the mistakes I’m seeing are fundamental and on the players. That said, there were some great fundamental plays in the 1st. Sometime consistency will kick in, I suppose.
I guess the best way to learn is trial by fire. Here we go again :)
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Recap so far
Who looks good?
Who looks bad?
Who’s hurt? Looks like Burns, Scott, Sykora and Clutterbuck are all out?
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by nathaneide on Oct 10, 2009 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good = Backstrom
Better = D men
Bad = just about every forward at some point (lost possession, back check, passes into traffic, etc…). However, they had some good moments early
Sykora and Buck are the only ones I know of that are out for the rest of the game. “Lower body injuries.”
I’ve seen Bursie and Big John Scott on the ice since they hobbled off. Scott took a puck and I think Burnsie just got knocked down awkward.
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really!?!
That’s how we’re going to start the 3rd? JFC
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You rarely see a Wild puckcarrier
without a Shark body right on him…
"Sacrifice for the unknown" - Herb Brooks
by Dr. Yogi on Oct 10, 2009 11:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NABOKOV!
Seriously, he has been a factor in this, too. Damn nice saves in that sequence
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
Shots are 33-23 right now (favoring the Wild) — Nabokov has been huge in this game.
by SpaethCo on Oct 10, 2009 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
That is a good way to get back in the game.
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok
Well, I’m shot. I’m heading to bed. Have fun all.
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by nathaneide on Oct 10, 2009 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another...
…opportunity missed with that PP.
Nabby coming up strong when need and the rest of the Sharks playing good lock-down hockey when they need it.
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One more chance
On the PP. Let’s make this interesting, whaddya say?
Better possession there in that 45 second sequence.
by redheadzeb on Oct 10, 2009 11:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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