Wilderness Walk for 12-3-2010: Game Day Edition

by BReynolds on Dec 3, 2010 8:52 AM CST in Wilderness Walks

Well, it looks like I got at least half of the story right yesterday. Russo says the scouts likely mean very little, but that the trade market is, in fact, warming. So... while the scouts don't signal anything, trades could still happen. Make sure you read Russo's piece today. I know you all do anyway, but make sure you read this one. If you don't you'll be behind the curve during discussion time.

It is also game day, which means fun with pictures, some links to Calgary news, and well, it means there is a game tonight. That's the best part, right?

Make sure you answer the Question of the Day over on Facebook. While you are there, maybe you could refer us to your friends? It's right there under the logo... "Suggest to Friends." I mean, you like us, why wouldn't they, right? That, and we are running out of time on the Facebook contest, and we need to make the next level so we can give away more prizes!

Wild News

GM puts onus on his players ahead of coach | StarTribune.com - GM calls you out in the newspaper, says perform, or I'm looking at trades. No pressure boys, no pressure. (This is the must read piece of the day, by the way.)

Bouchard-Havlat connection quickly clicks | StarTribune.com - Can't wait to see these two together tonight. Pressure is on, two guys with the ability to make something happen... this could be fun.

Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom tries to work off his slump - TwinCities.com - Hopefully they aren't making him think too much. Worst thing for a goalie is to think. Just play.

Enemy News

Sports News | Calgary Flames | Hockey Scores & Schedules - Ah, the enemy newspaper. Enjoy, folks. The Flames aren't having a real good year. Enjoy it while you can.

Matchsticks and Gasoline - Then, head over to the SBNation Flames blog. Be civil, but go ahead and talk some smack if you feel the need. Just remember, the Flames shut out the Wild in the last meeting...

KiPA's Korner

Hitting The Post: Lots of embarrassing performances Thursday, most on home ice - Ah, embarrassment, and the Wild weren't involved.

Off the Trail

NHL gets subpoena in Cook fraud case | StarTribune.com - Interesting ongoing story here in Minnesota on a rich guy who was stealing people's money. The NHL is now involved. Good read, with nothing to do with the Wild.

Obama Discusses LeBron James Homecoming | Breaking Lastest International News - Why do I include this? Well, it came to me via Google Alerts, in a search for James Sheppard. One, it has nothing to do with James Sheppard. Two, the article is written in gibberish. It's awesome. Good for a laugh.

Tweet Comment 8 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

So, the Wild

might be looking to make some trades after all. 19 scouts, right? ;-)

by Krotz the Wall on Dec 3, 2010 9:19 AM CST reply actions

Yeah… but the scouts still had nothing to do with it. At least, so says Russo and me. Calls are being made, but I can’t imagine the GMs don’t know what they are getting into with an NHL player, you know what I mean? Not like Glen Sather doesn’t know who Andrew Brunette is, and exactly what he is going to bring to the table.

I just didn’t figure the trading would start this early, and it still might not if the team plays well. Oh who am I kidding. Let the trading begin! ;-)

Editor:Hockey Wilderness Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota Owner: Komissaari erämaa

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Dec 3, 2010 10:35 AM CST up reply actions

In Chuck I trust

What I see here is a GM that is highly in tune with the team, and the way their performing. Chuck will see this through

by Hockeyfan_Miller on Dec 3, 2010 9:57 AM CST reply actions

Is it even possible that Schultz get traded? I think we’d get great value for him from the top teams, but would that ever actually happen?

Owner of The Haves & Havlats in the Hockey Wilderness League

by ADN on Dec 3, 2010 11:21 AM CST reply actions

trading Schultz would open an Ovechkin sized hole in our Blueline. Our prospects are getting better, but I have to think it would be a year or 2 before we could consider letting Schultz go

by Hockeyfan_Miller on Dec 3, 2010 11:29 AM CST up reply actions

I agree. I found it strange that Schultz was mentioned in the realm of a possible trade in Russos article.

Owner of The Haves & Havlats in the Hockey Wilderness League

by ADN on Dec 3, 2010 11:38 AM CST up reply actions

Many teams have shown interest. I think the Wild would like to be rid of his contract. You are right, it opens a hole, but I still think Schultz is a prime target.

Editor:Hockey Wilderness Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota Owner: Komissaari erämaa

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Dec 3, 2010 2:32 PM CST up reply actions