Minnesota Wild @ Vancouver Canucks: Game 32
by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 8:45 PM CST
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Minnesota Wild at Vancouver Canucks, Dec 12, 2009 9:00 PM CST
Minnesota Wild (15-13-3) @ Vancouver Canucks (17-14-0)
GM Place @ 8:00 CST
Television: FSN
Radio: WCCO 830AM, or online at Wild.com
For the Vancouvre perspective, check out Nucks Misconduct
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Questions to Answer
- Minnesota is playing well, or at least well enough to win, can they keep it up and get ahead of the Canucks tonight in the standings?
- Can the Wild keep the Sedin's off the board?
- How will Josh Harding look in place of Niklas Backstrom?
- Will Havlat continue to be on the 4th line all game, or will he move up if they are playing well, perhaps moving Sheppard down to the 4th?
- Vancouver has been injured all season, but now that they're finally healthy, can they find some consistency?
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The Caps / Leafs game was a great way to start HNIC
The Caps always throw me off having both Nicklas Backstrom and defensemen #55 Jeff Schultz.
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
While we're waiting for things to start...
Is there a worse looking jersey in the league than either the powder blue Penguins or Thrashers jersey?
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I love the Powder Blue Penguins Jersey..
The Preds third Jersey’s are Atrocious
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Thrashers are bad
But the powder blue Pens might be the
best 3rds in the league. The worst might be the Panthers.
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 9:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Hockey players shouldn’t wear pastels. They look like Easter M&Ms.
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
They are classic. Great take on the 1967 look
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 9:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Fuckin cant stand the Sedins
I know they are good, but the just really bother me!
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have"
Thomas Jefferson
by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 12, 2009 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and the Nucks score again
Is it time to switch to the Wolves yet?
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
JESUS.....
Its never that bad.
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have"
Thomas Jefferson
by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 12, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2 Penalties...2 goals..and we look extremely flat
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 9:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We look like we're playing a back-to-back and Vancouver looks rested
Josh needs to find his game soon though.
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
College Hockey Update
The Gophers beat Michigan Tech 3-2 to sweep the series tonight
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mavericks 3 Beavers 2 Final
Duluth 6 Denver 3 Final
CC 4 SCSU 1 Final
Wisco 4 Sioux 3 — huge fight at the end of the game; multiple 1:1s and maybe some players not playing next week (maybe). They still shake hands with WHCA official oversight.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see the dogs kicked Denver's asses
and Wierd…The Sioux causing another fight..
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not that bad
They got a really good scoring chance — Mittens got robbed.
They’ve been worse.
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just tuning in...
Glad it is a late game and “early” yet.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jeeez, another goalie playing out of his gord?!?!
Mitchell helped, but Havlat robbed
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Really not a robbing...I coulda saved that
pretty weak shot by Havs
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough.
I was just reading Russo’s twitter and making a judgement based on that, too.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
Of all the chances, this is the one that goes in?
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll take it!
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HNIDY!
Great patience! I’m getting on the Havlat bandwagon—I knew it was only a matter of time.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
UGH..another Nucks goal...Get Backstrom in there
Trade Harding…i trust Khaboudin more than Harding
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 9:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not a good fit here at the moment. I imagine knowing that the team only needs you to play well so you up your trade value is tough. The trouble now is that the Wild can’t afford the goalie not keeping us in the game.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
Need to clear the zone there. Have I ever mentioned how much I dislike the Sedin’s… Burrows scores. 3-1 Nucks
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Huh.
Bad matchup there. Also Josh, you need to be ready for that puck…being you were already on that side.
by mbennett on Dec 12, 2009 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Zanon!
Hahahaha. Garbage goals count the same! Off of Luongo’s stick with 5 seconds left to make it 3-2
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hahaha!!!
That is nice work by Zanon. Lucky, but nice work.
by mbennett on Dec 12, 2009 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just like i predicted...
Two goals by d-men…and yes, I was talking Zanon and Hnidy. Can’t argue it.
by mbennett on Dec 12, 2009 9:50 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
This just in....
…I am full of S%$#!
by mbennett on Dec 12, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Some of us have known that for a while.
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 9:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Does Wayne Brady...
….(well, you know)
by mbennett on Dec 12, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
But Wayne Brady makes Bryant Gumbel look like Malcolm X
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 9:56 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I think Russo is on to something here
Russostrib: Wild wants to come back and win this game, Backstrom better start the 2nd. It’s that simple, really.
Sorry, Hards, I love ya, but…
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 9:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it’s painful. want harding to do well, but… i miss backstrom.
by shleske on Dec 12, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fantastic goal by Zanon
Not only was it a class goal, but the play to chip the puck out and the drop for Havlat were fabulous.
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 9:53 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Harding back out for the 2nd
Dig deep and get it done, big guy.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 10:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A suggestion...
…next practice…learn the concept behind Power Play.
by mbennett on Dec 12, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dude
The power play has been terrible all season. It’s mindblowing
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Dude!
The Power Play was the only way we could score goals at the start of the season.
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but
That only lasted a couple weeks. It’s been well below the NHL median since
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:25 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Look at the PP specialists out of the lineup. #1 is Burns on the point.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My word of advice for Everybody
NEVER EVER buy the Fiery Buffalo Wings from KFC…Good Lord I’m breathing fire over here
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What?
Boogard committed that penalty? I’m confused? Commercial break to continue that confusion.
My first guess is a “diving” call, but that is waaay off because Boogard just FELL DOWN.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 10:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
REALLY!?!
W O W. That is what it is…
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 10:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tough break
That could have easily been the interference and a dive
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
At the least that is what it should have been. That had “no call” written all over it, IMHO.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Unreal
How the hell do you not score there??
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Bruno Hooked and Stick Held
4:00 Minute PP!!
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 10:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
They gave Raymond 2 different penalties? Jesus guys, score once here, huh?
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:32 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I just saw that on Russo’s Twitter. I wonder what happened? Too bad TV won’t promote fighting in the stands…
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I want the Loungo from the start of the year
You know, the one they had to pull because he couldn’t stop a puck to save his life.
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 10:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is pathetic
Put a forward at the fucking point. Shane Hnidy should NOT be on the power play
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:33 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Leading in shots 26-9 and we
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:34 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Are losing 3-2? Wow
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Probably 9-5 in favor of the
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Wild
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Harding vs Luongo
That’s pretty much what it comes down to
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anemic powerplay
They need to change their philosophy.
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Nice PP guys...
…havent scored in 3 games on the PP.
by mbennett on Dec 12, 2009 10:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey all. What are you thinking about Boogey right now?
Insane game though. Entertaining as hell.
by Sean Zandberg on Dec 12, 2009 10:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Personally
I think if he’s used correctly he can be an asset. He’s big, draws penalties and can create problems in front of the net. Now, if he had better hands, it would be a much different story.
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 10:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
That was odd...
…stupid to fall, but not exactly the most flagrant dive in the history of dives.
by mbennett on Dec 12, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh, I think it should have been a “no call.” Or, as was said already, an interference and a dive (although, really, as I saw it, he just fell down—no intent to draw a penalty).
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boogy is the least of my concern. I wonder if Jovocop would have felt like he was able to clock Ebett in the head had he known the Boogyman was there to go after his? That is his value, IMHO.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
Need a goal
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 11:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Have I mentioned how much I dislike the Sedins..
I mean, only because the re-signed with the Nucks. If they could have worn the Iron Range Red this year, I would have loved them.
Terhar and Greenlay can stop fellating them now, thank you.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 11:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Screw job
That should absolutely not be a penalty. What a crock of shit
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 11:09 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
OK tell me this...
Are they supposed to call what they see, or what they THINK they see?
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by BReynolds on Dec 12, 2009 11:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That sucks.
M-I-D-G-E-T
We want a shortie!
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 11:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another block for Zanon
But I’m guessing he’d prefer they not be that high
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 11:11 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Well shit.
http://www.hockeywilderness.com
by BReynolds on Dec 12, 2009 11:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cliche comming...
“The most dangerous lead in hockey.”
That is all.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 11:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pk is killing us tonight
Harding is not helping his trade value at all
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 11:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
A bag of pucks and un-scratched lottery tickets are looking pretty good at this point…
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 11:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Harding
Could he be fighting the puck anymore?
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 11:27 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Kim Johnsson
I’ve been hard on you this year, but that was a great job on a 3-1.
Too bad the offense can’t put one in here to make it interesting.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 11:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, that wasn't so good.
Off to bed everyone, be well.
by mbennett on Dec 12, 2009 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can't expect them to win tonight after last nights grind
especially against a fresh Vancouver team…Oh well just gotta move on to Columbus.
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HAVLAT!
Nice work at the blue line and gets the pass back from Bruno!!
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 11:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
on second thought.....
we have a ball game
by TonyO on Dec 12, 2009 11:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was in the process of agreeing with your post when that happened :)
As I was saying, I’ve liked the “compete” tonight and we got to see it pay off right there. Nothing to really hang the head about. How about some bonus, eh?
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can they get lucky here at the end??
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 11:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
The Wild outplayed the Canucks tonight
But they ran into a better goalie in Luongo, and Harding killed them.
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by nathaneide on Dec 12, 2009 11:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Which is really too bad because Hards needs to play so he can be worth something to another team—draft picks, anything!
I wonder how many more outings he can have before we just CAN’T put him out there any more?
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 11:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
Well… It wasn’t all bad.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 12, 2009 11:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Goaltending
That’s the difference maker here.
Shots were 41-29
Without Harding letting in some of those soft goals we could have won this one.
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 11:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone notice how Clutterbuck is now on the wild.com homepage
And Havlat isn’t?
by Yabbs on Dec 12, 2009 11:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You realize they rotate those every couple weeks, right?
by SpaethCo on Dec 12, 2009 11:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd only ever seen the Havlat/Koivu combo
Shows how often I go to wild.com.
by Yabbs on Dec 12, 2009 11:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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