Wilderness Walk for 1-25-2012

by BReynolds on Jan 25, 2012 11:12 AM CST in Wilderness Walks

Another day, another short Walk. At least this one has some meaning to it. Yes, I just devalued the work I do each day. I'm allowed to do that.

News could be rather short is coming with the All Star break, so if there is no Walk for a day or two, don't panic. We're still here. We'll find something to keep you from having to do actual work, OK? OK. Anything specific you want to use as a distraction? Let us know.

For today, please follow the first link and vote. It would be very nice of you, and I am asking you personally to help out. It costs nothing, takes about a minute, and could help out big time. More than can be indicated in words. You can vote every day via that same link, and we'll remind you every day to do so.

Links, after the jump.

First Things First

Submissions | Joining Forces Community Challenge - Here is the link you need to follow. Go here, find Defending the Blue Line, and vote. Vote everyday. Tell everyone you know to vote. Put the link on your Facebook page. Link to it via Twitter. Get everyone you know to vote. DTBL could win an award that comes with personal acclimation from the President of the United States. Help us out?

Wild News

11-game road slide is history, Wild enters All-Star break in West's top-8 | StarTribune.com - Gamer from Russo

Cullen humbled by team's tribute for 1,000th game | StarTribune.com - Well done, gentlemen. Well done.

Tending the Fields

The Third Intermission: Temp Returns - A couple Aeros aren't getting an All Star break. They'll be back.

Off the Trail

We know Kevin Bieksa isn't real popular around here, but watch the video. Take the pledge. This is awesome.

NHL.com - Roenick: All-Star Game will be great, but needs Ovi - World According to JR - Meh. With or without, it's lame.

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Pop tarts

Twitterverse: @hobey_baker

by The Nooge on Jan 25, 2012 11:51 AM CST via Android app reply actions

Pop tarts.

Editor:Hockey Wilderness Swarm Beat Writer:In Lax We Trust Now with more Twitterness: ReynoldsSBN

Master of unsustainable passive regression.

by BReynolds on Jan 25, 2012 12:27 PM CST up reply actions

Bieksa

Aw man, I hate it when hockey players who I absolutely do not want to like or respect for any reason do something that makes kinda like and respect them. Then again, I also kinda love it. It’s part of what makes hockey the best sport in the world and also really puts things in perspective. Good video. Thanks for including it.

by FinnPryde on Jan 25, 2012 12:13 PM CST reply actions

Justin Bourne calls it Sports Hate. No need to love the guy on the ice, but can still love what he does off of it. Sean Avery is a prime example. Great guy off the ice, doing good work and helping good causes. Absolutely cannot stand the way he plays the game.

Editor:Hockey Wilderness Swarm Beat Writer:In Lax We Trust Now with more Twitterness: ReynoldsSBN

Master of unsustainable passive regression.

by BReynolds on Jan 25, 2012 12:28 PM CST up reply actions

Heatley

One thing I have noticed, is he does really seem to be a TEAM guy. Russo has metioned it, but I think one of the times it really clicked in my head was watching his reaction to Mcmillan’s goal. He seemed soooooo excited and overjoyed for the kid. He may not be scoring as much as I would have hoped (not doing too bad, though), but I really like the pick up from a team perspective. Hopefully this continues. We just need to stop passing to him in the neutral zone…

by eamon17 on Jan 25, 2012 7:49 PM CST reply actions

I'm actually really impressed by him this year

He seems to be really enjoy playing for the Wild and Mike Yeo. Rather than being a 50 goal season guy, he’s become this physical, team-player who keeps chipping-in with goals and assists.

by GerDevine on Jan 26, 2012 2:35 PM CST up reply actions