Wilderness Walk for 11-4-2010

by BReynolds on Nov 4, 2010 10:09 AM CDT in Wilderness Walks

It's Butch on the brain today. Could be a very, very good thing for the Wild with Antti Miettinen and Guillaume Latendresse both hurting. Although, Butch could still be two or more weeks away, depending on how his rehab stint goes. After that, I'm guessing they don't throw him into the top six minutes he will eventually get, and the points are not going to just magically start piling up.

Butch has already missed a full season+ and it will take a bit for him to get it all back. It's not like he's walking into coloring pictures for a living. This could take a bit yet, so be patient.

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Wild News:

As Wild's Bouchard can attest, concussion recovery takes time - USATODAY.com - The near return of Butch is going to instigate a ton of writing about him and his concussion. Be ready.

Thursday morning thoughts | StarTribune.com - Russo's Rants from this AM.

Hits will keep on coming for Bouchard | StarTribune.com - Russo weighs in with his thoughts on Butch's return.

Richards seeks more grit from forwards | StarTribune.com - With two top 6 forwards injured, the way the Wild won against the Sharks may need to be the way they win.

KiPA's Korner:

Hitting The Post: Night of blowouts and first goals - Things seems to be happening in bunches this season. Works well for KiPA.

Off the Trail:

Wild Offer Military Discount Nights - The Wild now have an offer for members to get a good deal and go see a game. Good stuff. Check it out.

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Easing Butch back in will be a challenge...

He just isn’t a 3rd or 4th line sort of player. At least, it sounds like he’ll be getting quite a few games while he’s with the Aeros for his 2 week rehab stint. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see just how much rust his game has. Still, it’s good that he’s going to be able to play a game soon. The Wild need the depth, and he does have talent.

by Krotz the Wall on Nov 4, 2010 11:04 AM CDT reply actions

I’m not optimistic about Butch. I am expecting a set back before he makes up here.

Wheel of Time, save my soul, find a way; may it be as the pattern has chosen, oh Wheel of Time..

by TheDragonReborn on Nov 4, 2010 11:55 AM CDT reply actions

It really is difficult to be very optimistic about him.

He’s basically been out for a season and a half now, and it’s difficult to truly believe that he’s going to be back this month. It’s certainly a wait and see situation. Still, it’ll be good for Butch and the Wild if he can get back on the ice and find a productive spot with the Wild.

by Krotz the Wall on Nov 4, 2010 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions