Wild Sign Matthew Hackett

by BReynolds on Mar 16, 2010 4:48 PM CDT

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According to both Wild.com and Russo, the Wild have signed goalie prospect Matthew Hackett to a rookie contract. Russo has the term at three years, but I have not seen dollar figures. Hackett is the Wild's 3rd round pick from the 2009 draft, and was the top goalie available in that draft.

Hockeydb.com has his stats at:

That 33-18 record looks pretty good to me.The liklihood is that Hackett plays next year with the Houston Aeros, so I am certain we will hear plenty about him from Ms. Conduct. The question is, how does the goaltending situation play out within the organization?

Does Josh Harding now become a huge priority to off-load? Does Anton Khudobin become the default back-up for Backstrom? Does Wade Dubielewicz get a new contract with the Wild? Where does all of this leave Barry Brust?

Could it be Backstrom & Borat with the Wild, while Hackett & Brusty hold down the fort in Houston? That would likely be a dream come true for one of my favorite blog writers. Dream a little dream for me, H.

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Okay, I’m delusional when it comes to Brusty but I’m not THAT delusional. There’s no way he’s back here next year. They will either need to keep Harding (poor guy, I don’t care for him much but he deserves heavier role somewhere), and have Khudobin and Hackett down here…

Or what would be preferable IMO is put Anton with Backs and put a solid, experienced AHLer come in as a veteran to help bring Hackett along. A Nolan Schaefer type of guy who plays a similar style and has been around the block, can play in the show if they need him. I’m sure there are others like that who fit that bill as well.

Also, Dubie DEFINITELY won’t be back in this org. Take that to the bank.

by ms.conduct on Mar 16, 2010 5:35 PM CDT reply actions