Wilderness Walk for 9-30-2011: Game Day Edition

by BReynolds on Sep 30, 2011 7:44 AM CDT in Wilderness Walks

"Yeah, we installed these new nets, something coach Richards wanted put in. Turns out they... zzzz...."

Turns out, old habits die hard, and so do new ones apparently. Like a smoker trying to kick the habit, this will be painful, frustrating, and brutal to watch. I speak, of course, of the second period nap. It doesn't look to be going anywhere any time soon, so we all may as well get used to it. That, or it is already time for a little "If you don't skate during the game, you'll skate after it."

Embarrassing if it is time for that already.

Today's walk has a range of topics, including the best look we've seen about Nick Johnson. So make the jump, and don't forget to give us a caption for the picture.

Wild News

Second period dooms Wild like the old days | StarTribune.com - zzzzzzz.

Jordan Hendry heading to Houston; Dorsett rips into Clutterbuck | StarTribune.com - I wonder if Dorsett has some misplaced anger issues. Looked embellished to me... riiight.

Wild checks out in second period | StarTribune.com - And again.... zzzzzz....

First Round Bust: #DEATHPERIOD, Alchemy, And Some Other Concerns - FRB ups the nap to a dirt nap. It still fits.

Penguins Insider " Johnson Gone Wild 9/29 - This is the best look at Nick Johnson I have seen thus far. It isn't all about him, but still pretty good.

Tending the Fields

Aeros’ Preseason Slate Opens Tomorrow Night… " Pilot to Gunner - The Aeros kick off their preseason. Wonder if the nap follows them there.

The Third Intermission: On the road to OKC - Another look at the opening of preseason in Houston.

Off the Trail

Sportsnet mag: Fall of the Boogeyman - sportsnet.ca - Not quite sure why this needed to be written now, but it is well written.

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Holy suspensions batman...

Shanny is on a rampage against blows to the head. Will this trend go all year? Will top tier players get suspended in similar fashion? Is Gary giving him waaaaay too much power? I do like the video explanations though, kind of cool and proactive. I wish he would draw on them Madden style though and show exactly what the boundaries are for “head shots”.

go wild, love the Johnson acquisition.

"That was a goal-scorer's goal." (by definition, aren't they all)

by DarylV on Sep 30, 2011 10:32 AM CDT reply actions

I like the crackdown, personally. Under Campbell, he would have chosen one of the hits and expected it to send a message. Right now, players need to be paying attention. They are in control, and they MUST be in control. I sure hope it stays fair.

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by BReynolds on Sep 30, 2011 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions

When you hear that guys like Clutter and Staubitz are “studying” the new rules, you know they’re paying attention. That’s the kind effect you want, as long as it transfers to the ice.

by GThomas on Sep 30, 2011 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions