Wild!!!

[Musky Buck]

Heatley had some life finally, keep ripping him here so he can prove us wrong. Heatley you reek !

[Bear55]

Hey...I agree....I love the kid....scored again last night. Why are you doubting this and what is the big deal....call PA today and ask him, it was mentioned on Tuesday's show.....must have been about 10:30AM or around that time. It went no further than mentioning he is not well liked in the locker room at this point....no oooooo or ahhhhhh or oh no; just left it at that.

hmmm just listen to Russo on Tuesday show and didn't hear anything bad about Zucker. Its not a huge deal but you really don't want a kid with personality or attitude problems. You usually hear about these problems on the way up too and I haven't heard anything negative about him.

[Musky Buck]

The pecking order of hockey should pull Zucker back to where he needs to be, but haven't heard a bad word about him, I think the team overall we just expected a bit to much too soon, they are still working on playing together and I have faith it will get there, Rupp showed up, he's a pretty solid sized guy, Biz Nasty almost seemed to have 2nd thoughts once the gloves were off.

[10,000 Casts]

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Gonna be a tough one tonight. I can't honestly say I believe the Wild are gonna come out with a win here.

ok, another bet coming. someone please post a couple avatars.

And the Wild are 6-2-1 in the last 9 games. No doubt Backstrom is a huge part of that and the D has been solid. Let's hope the offense is picking up.

[10,000 Casts]

A win tonight and we're tied for the Northwest Division lead!

[OnAFly]

Agreed, a bet might be in order. Bring on the avatars.

[RK]

Biz Nasty almost seemed to have 2nd thoughts once the gloves were off.

Yeah he definitely came out on the short end of that tilt. Rupp's a tough dude, but what I like about him is he can still play a regular shift.

You see Bissonet shank a shot at a wide open net last night too? Hands like feet...

[10,000 Casts]

It sounded like Biz was looking for a dance partner to spark his team and Rupp smartly declined until he took a shot at Suter. And he stepped up and pounded Biz.. Tonight I bet he'll have Staubitz chasing him around looking for a scrap.

[Musky Buck]

Staubitz better be careful when he switches hands to switch carefully or he may be eating a loud straight right, he'll want to show the wild a bit that we should've held on to him, I agree completely RK, it's the Boston Bruins way, 1/2 that roster is ready willing and able and they can skate a shift maybe not so much Shawn Thornton but the rest not a problem. He lets Chara see the ice time he needs for Boston's sake, not that many want a chance at Chara, when he destroyed Hal Gil everyone in the NHL took note. Even Boogaard had 2nd thoughts.

[bbfenatic]

Anyone else notice Brodziak trying to clear the puck out of our zone at the end of the game clinging to a one goal lead? Looked like a 4th line Pewee who hadn't figured out if they we left handed or right handed, just could not even come close to getting good wood on it (or graphite)...it was almost comical had it not been so close and them bearing down to tie it!

[BartmanMN]

yes, that was pitiful and you could tell he new it by his expression after the horn.

[OnAFly]

I was listening only, but man it was painful hearing "Brodziak trying to clear and can't!" Come on, you get paid how much? Lift the puck up into the neutral zone.

[archerystud]

Finally caught the Rupp fight as I only saw parts of the game on TV last night. Wow did Rupp tag him twice.

Nice to get some other line scoring. I thought Heatley looked great with Granlund and PMB. He likes to shoot and they are great passers. Team is looking better, hopefully that trend continues.

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

Last night was the funnest wild game ive watched all season by far. I thought they played great.. much better then a 4-3 would indicate. Heatley was a BEAST. Dont know where thats been for while. Cullen is still playing great, has been for a few games now. And i think its safe to say Zucker is on fire, hopefully he can continue. Jonas Brodin is a frickin stud... Its almost not real the way he plays for a 19 yr old. Hes got the potential to be the best defensemen in Wild history. Backstrom has been playing very well... i think hes due for one of those stinker games on this road trip, we'll see. Wild had some great chances and the power play looked good for once.

[BartmanMN]

I was listening only, but man it was painful hearing "Brodziak trying to clear and can't!" Come on, you get paid how much? Lift the puck up into the neutral zone.

Even better than that one was when Stoner goes to clear and his stick comes right out of his hands. Announcers were dumbfounded by that one.

[crothmeier]

We're slowly working the kinks out. Heatley is finally getting into shape, this should be his last year with us. Cullen is a veteran and is playing well also, but I think this will be his last year also. Backy is playing terrific and the young kids are flying around. I see great things to come. Rupp pounding his fight opponent was good to see. We need someone that can throw down if need be. It sends a message. Brodin needs to be locked up long term ASAP.

Tonight will be a test. if we can win tonight, we'll take Sunday's game at home in revenge of Clutter and we'll be rollin' from there boys!!

[10,000 Casts]

If they scratch Konopka again tonight, they need to let him go imo. We have plenty of centers and we have Rupp and Kassian. He's just taking up roster space.

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

If they scratch Konopka again tonight, they need to let him go imo. We have plenty of centers and we have Rupp and Kassian. He's just taking up roster space.

Agreed... Since we all of a sudden have a plethora of youth talent, might as well bring someone up.

[Bear55]

Konapka in - Granlund out.

[10,000 Casts]

I bet Konopka and staubitz will have a go on their first shift.. Good to see Yeo still appreciates a tough line up when he needs it. I still think they should waive Konopka. Well see if he plays defense tonight...

[schmitty3]

Wow, Wild take the loss but it wasn't due to lack of effort. They played one hell of a 3rd period, but just came up short. Keumpfer let in a couple of softies, but also made a few good saves. We keep playing like this we'll be in good shape come yr end.

[bbfenatic]

Couple of nice goals, hard shots and great to see Brodziak light the lamp again finally...both he and Seto have good shots but just have not scored enough....maybe this will turn it around for Brodziak....I'm liking what I am seeing overall....corner may have been turned....we'll see.

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

I didnt mind the loss last night either. Wild were terrible in the first period, which might have been due to playing the night before. But they buzzed anahiem bigtime in the third and could have tied it up pretty easily a few times. Hiller is a dam good goalie and it was gonna be tough to get it past him last night. Like the way they are playing and hope they continue this way.

[Rippinlip]

Hall was scratched for tonight for a "sore thigh", thinking he might have been scratched for another reason "pending headache"

GO WILD

[schmitty3]

They really seem to be hitting their stride. Tuesday night should be a good one!