Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game 36
by nathaneide on Dec 21, 2009 3:53 PM CST
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Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild, Dec 21, 2009 7:00 PM CST
Minnesota Wild (16-14-3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (20-11-6)
Xcel Energy Center @ 7:00 CST
Television: KSTC
Radio: WCCO 830AM, or online at Wild.com
For the Colorado perspective, check out Mile High Hockey
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Questions to Answer
- Will Backstrom look more confident in game two of "Operation break-in the new gear"?
- How will Owen Nolan look in his first game back with the club?
- Can Martin Havlat continue to build his game?
- Does Jon DiSalvatore get to keep the frequent flier miles he accumulated today since he didn't get to actually play?
- Why do the Wild hate me? I get an HDTV and none of the games have been in HD!!!
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Channel 45 Games Not in HD
I have made sure we are going to be in person (or otherwise indesposed) for all games televised on KSTC 45.
Can we get HockeyJoe to start harping on the league to mandate HD broadcasts? (Maybe he has, I’m not sure?) I mean, I know there are more pressing issues about which to harp on the league office, but having only HD broadcasts might catch a few more fans that would not watch otherwise—which is kind of their m.o. if I’ve been paying attention: only a “few” fans at a time while alienating those that have been around for decades. I mean, I loathe soccer, but I watch it when it is absolutely the only sport happening in HD…
As to the game at hand, I REALLY hope the Wild’s dominance over the Avs continues tonight, but I’ve got that sinking feeling in my gut as we get ready to head down to the X…
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 21, 2009 4:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
While your at it....
How about getting them to show every televised game to the out-state crowd also. Every game on KSTC or 45 I do not get, since I am up in northern Minnesota. Only FSN games on DirecTV. KSTC is a local channel for anyone in the Twin Cities area but not north of the smog cloud…
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by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 21, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. It is weak that the Wild have no outstate TV partners. You’re telling me that the channels in Duluth or Hibbing would not be willing to put them on the air? Seems odd to me.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lets hope they show up
Unlike another Minnesota “professional” team…cough cough VIKINGS er, hem, cough
by Goken17 on Dec 21, 2009 6:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The more I see 'em
The more I like the third jersey for the Wild. Whoever designed these beauties needs a raise.
by Goken17 on Dec 21, 2009 6:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Woah
Harding is taking shots in warm-ups. What happened to Backstrom?
by SpaethCo on Dec 21, 2009 6:45 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
5 Questions
1. Will Backstrom look more confident in game two of “Operation break-in the new gear”?
It is actually his old gear. He hates it, so the comfort level will not be there. SpaethCo says Hards is out there, so…
2. How will Owen Nolan look in his first game back with the club?
I say good. Two assists tonight.
3. Can Martin Havlat continue to build his game?
Yes again. One goal, one assist.
4. Does Jon DiSalvatore get to keep the frequent flier miles he accumulated today since he didn’t get to actually play?
HA! You think he actually got on the plane? That would suck.
5. Why do the Wild hate me? I get an HDTV and none of the games have been in HD!!!
Come on, Nathan. This is too easy.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 6:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Harding?
Does Backstrom hate his gear that much? Is
he turning into Manny Fernandez, letting his head control his game?
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by nathaneide on Dec 21, 2009 7:12 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Something about them being worn out and stretching out / shrinking between uses.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
It is Backstrom in net. Wonder what the oddness on pre-game was about
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by nathaneide on Dec 21, 2009 7:17 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Backstrom
Strange.. I only caught the last 10 mins of warm-ups and never saw him out there.
Strange.. I only caught the last 10 mins of warm-ups and never saw him out there.The woman next to me is reading a book. WTF?!
by SpaethCo on Dec 21, 2009 7:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
What the heck is up with the goal light?
by SpaethCo on Dec 21, 2009 7:31 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if they’re showing it on TV but it’s been on and off all period.
by SpaethCo on Dec 21, 2009 7:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
Not sure Quincy did anything wrong there…
But Nolan needs the chance to stick up for his teammate. Stupid refs.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
1-0 Avs end
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by nathaneide on Dec 21, 2009 7:44 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
go figure. it’s been a fun game to watch so far, though.
by shleske on Dec 21, 2009 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brutal.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wild down 2-0
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ugly game,
Ugly calls, but worse is the Wild’s play. Avs haven’t looked good either.
by Yabbs on Dec 21, 2009 8:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
looks like the refs are also anti hug
But pro diving
by Yabbs on Dec 21, 2009 8:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
That was ugly.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wild Down 3-0 now
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I guess I should be thankful
That I cant get this game on TV…probably looks even worse in HD.
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by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 21, 2009 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If it were in HD
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have"
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by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 21, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bad hit by Havlat.
VERY bad.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
C-BUCK!
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
SHORTHANDED BABY!
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Things are definitely a little more interesting the past few minutes.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That’s the game right there, folks.
Big bounce off the back wall. Shorty for CO. Wild down 4-1
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I know, I know. Lots of hockey left. But they sure don’t llok like they have much in them tonight. Could be time to settle some beefs.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d love to see Boogaard knock Adam Foote’s teeth in
by Goken17 on Dec 21, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
minnesota #24. 2 minute minor. checking too hard
by Goken17 on Dec 21, 2009 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
NOLAN!
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Clutterbuck should get an assist for the beautiful penalty draw.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HAVLAT!
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sick, and I mean SICK pass from Stoner and a SICK top shelf shot from Havlat.
Wild down 4-3.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh Oh… Goken may be right…
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can’t figure out which was better. The pass or the shot
by Goken17 on Dec 21, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take them both every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good final ten minutes, but it just was not to be.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stoner played like he really wants to stay out of Houston
by Goken17 on Dec 21, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. They can’t have him back.
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by BReynolds on Dec 21, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Wild.
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"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -Earl Weaver
by fischean on Dec 21, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can't help but think
How good would this team be if they were 100% healthy. What would the lines even look like, with Sykora, Bouchard, and Burns all back. And no flu bug going around.
Man talk about goal scoring potential
by Goken17 on Dec 21, 2009 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
3 stars
Clutterbuck
Hannan
Nolan
by Yabbs on Dec 21, 2009 9:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad they finally showed up AND HOW
The crowd was great there at the end and the team did give us everything we paid for except a win. Now, this play just needs to happen from MINUTE ZERO. The players that are out on the ice, when it seems to click and the hustle kicks in, are doing everything they can and more. Goken is right, I couldn’t help but sit there tonight and wonder (at least in the last 10 minutes) what it would have been like to have a Burns on the point of the PP or a Bouchard to go cause some trouble with Nolan, et. al.
Factoid of the night: Stoner is a stud. That is all.
Let's Go Wild!
by redheadzeb on Dec 21, 2009 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Factoid of the night: Stoner is a stud. That is all.
Definitely fighting for a spot. Impressive for sure.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -Earl Weaver
by fischean on Dec 21, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So I just took a look at some contract info
Mind you, this information is somewhat dated, but the unrestricted free agents to be after this season are…
Nolan
Belanger
Boogaard
Sheppard
Clutterbuck
Johnsson
Zidlicky
Hnidy
Sykora
May I be the first (of hopefully many) to suggest bringing in the likes of one Ilya Kovalchuk. I would do backflips if Fletcher found a way to make that work. Imagine.
Kovalchuk-Koivu-Havlat…
by Goken17 on Dec 21, 2009 9:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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