Wilderness Walk for 10-6-2010

by BReynolds on Oct 6, 2010 9:26 AM CDT in Wilderness Walks

It is often said that walking is good for you. It is exercise, and exercise is good, right? Today's Walk may send some of you to the ER. In the notebook in the StarTrib, Russo points out, in one line, a major shift in thinking for the Wild. Amazing stuff.

Also, there are other stories involved. Tons from Finland, Bettman thinks Colin Campbell is consistent, and some news from the minors. Make the jump won't you?

Random Wild Video of the Day:

Wild News:

Now that you have had your video time, it's time to get down to the brass tacks.

Wellman, Falk look like survivors | StarTribune.com - Blah, blah, blah, Wellman, Falk. Yeah. Got it. Jump to the second paragraph, on the second page. Um... wow? Comment section is below, folks.

Change is career elixir for Cullen | StarTribune.com - I have to agree. Cullen is set for a big year.

Opening Morning (Night) finally a day away; Zidlicky questionable, Latendresse probable | StarTribune.com - Where does Lats end up? Looks like with Brodziak and Wellman / Staubitz.

Minnesota Wild player Antti Miettinen's other passion: his rock band - TwinCities.com - Personally, I think Miettinen should spend his summer working on hitting the net, not that pesky G-chord, but hey, that's just me.

Minnesota Wild waive Matt Kassian and Drew Bagnall to trim roster to 23 - TwinCities.com - Brothers has the waivers.

Richards sees outburst as what Wild can be - 2010 Compuware NHL Premiere - NHL.com piece on the Wild's team ID.

System News:

Red Deer Advocate - The numbers game - Piece on Darcy Kuemper.

Off the Trail:

Blogger's Breakouts - Minnesota Wild - Fantasy Hockey Scouts - Also known as: The one where I doomed Latendresse's career.

Gary Bettman on Parity, Quebec and Colin Campbell's 'Consistent' Rulings -- NHL FanHouse - Colin Campbell is consistent? I suppose, in a very inconsistent way, he sure is.

So... anything you want to get off your chest? The comment section is open.

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One word: FUCK

Actually more words… If Richards thinks Clutter’s going to score every night, he’s mistaken… taking Lats off that line might be a huge mistake.. Clutterbuck, love him or hate him (if you hate him, go away), is not a 2nd line player. He didn’t score those goals because of chemistry with Cullen. I’m all for giving him more ice time, but breaking up Havlat and Latendresse shouldn’t be the way to go…

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by JSLandry on Oct 6, 2010 9:45 AM CDT reply actions

I would imagine that this has more to do with...

Lat’s probably not being up for 2nd line minutes right now. It’s best not to push a hip flexor injury too much. Lats has to get himself into game shape, get some of the rust off. It’s probably better done on the 4th line for a few games.

Now, if this is indeed THE PLAN… well I think we need a pile of torches and pitchforks for a good old fashion mob. I just think this is a result of Gui not being completely up to speed, missing a good portion of preseason, and not fully healed yet… and seemingly looking rather poor when he was involved (injury caused or not).

by Krotz the Wall on Oct 6, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Bettman thinks Colin Campbell is consistent

That’s where I stopped reading lol.

If Richards thinks Clutter’s going to score every night, he’s mistaken… taking Lats off that line might be a huge mistake.. Clutterbuck, love him or hate him (if you hate him, go away), is not a 2nd line player.

This.

“Gui has done a great job with Marty and Cullen and seems to be the natural fit there, but when you put guys together and they have success, it’s tough to split them up.”

There’s more that I want to say to this, but I’ll keep it short. Richards fail.

by Call of the Wild on Oct 6, 2010 11:47 AM CDT reply actions

Richards is investing far too much stock in a player that had a great game against a sub-par team. Hopefully, that’s not the case, but I’m worried that Richards is a little too desperate for scoring.

There’s also a great chance Lats’ injury is holding Richards back from playing him. Let’s just hope once the injury goes away Lats will return to his rightful place.

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by ADN on Oct 6, 2010 12:35 PM CDT reply actions

I've got to believe it is the injury and complementary TOI that will keep Lats on a 3rd (or 4th) line role

If it is not that, and Richard’s is this desperate before he has even seen his guys compete in the regular season, then this season just might be worse than anticipated. I already don’t have high hopes—preseason results not withstanding.

It’s up to you, Twins, you are Minnesota’s only hope. GO TWINS!

Let's Go Twins!
Let's Go Wild!

by redheadzeb on Oct 6, 2010 12:57 PM CDT reply actions