Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Series Thread

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Series isn’t over by any means, but you simply can’t beat a team of Colorado’s caliber with the goaltending we have had this series. Wallstedt needs to have that one.
 

Back to back games with total domination by the Avs from the 2nd period on.
 












Another stellar game from 97. No shots on goal and passed up a shot on a two on one.

Also Middleton and Spergun playing 20 minutes a piece is malpractice.

Hughes really disappeared too tonight.

Very disappointing season given the expectations and moves made at the deadline.
 




The Wild are a very good team.
The Avs are a great team and very likely to win it all.

Two tough losses. Don’t be down on your boys.

Go Blackhawks! 😉
 


While this may not be a tear down to the studs situation, more than a new coat of paint is needed.

Explore replacing good players with availability issues (Ek, Brodin), leaders that haven’t created a “room” conducive to winning in the playoffs (Spurgeon, Foligno) and most importantly veterans that were sloppy this postseason (Middleton, Bogosian).

I’m not saying they all need to go but there are changes needed to important parts of this team.
 

TRF Guy said:
Middleton looked like a complete fool on the tying goal
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Absolutely inexcusable approach there. Then he is fucking slow to the puck in OT and chases the puck carrier around the net, when he's already lost the race and is clearly going to be lost completely. Just awful.
 

GreasyGopher said:
While this may not be a tear down to the studs situation, more than a new coat of paint is needed.

Explore replacing good players with availability issues (Ek, Brodin), leaders that haven’t created a “room” conducive to winning in the playoffs (Spurgeon, Foligno) and most importantly veterans that were sloppy this postseason (Middleton, Bogosian).

I’m not saying they all need to go but there are changes needed to important parts of this team.
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There is a fucking zero point zero zero percent chance we will be trading Ek. That would be a fireable offense and completely asinine thought to even think about suggesting it.

Tell me you know nothing about hockey without telling me you know nothing about hockey.
 

Brock Faber had to have a déjà vu Quinnipiac flashback for another season ending defeat.

Just like a lot of us.
 

GopherJake said:
There is a fucking zero point zero zero percent chance we will be trading Ek. That would be a fireable offense and completely asinine thought to even think about suggesting it.

Tell me you know nothing about hockey without telling me you know nothing about hockey.
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I knew writing that would get this response and I don’t want to trade him either. Hes generally on my no trade list with a handful of other guys. He’s a beast and drives the team’s identity when available. He has an incredibly team friendly contract. However, his lack of availability in the playoffs is becoming a pattern.

My point is that the core of the team needs a shakeup to better compete in the playoffs (or maybe just against the Avs). If someone on the team can be used to get a better piece, it needs to be evaluated.
 
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GopherJake said:
There is a fucking zero point zero zero percent chance we will be trading Ek. That would be a fireable offense and completely asinine thought to even think about suggesting it.
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Can't be trading away effective Centermen when those are a highly sought-after commodity. That would not be a good move, not at all, especially when you're shorthanded at the position to begin with.
 

Ogie Ogilthorpe said:
Can't be trading away effective Centermen when those are a highly sought-after commodity. That would not be a good move, not at all, especially when you're shorthanded at the position to begin with.
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This. Ek is a very good middle 6 center who wins draws and kills penalties, which is invaluable. He and Hartman are just fine as a middle 6 pair. They’re just being put in a role that is above what their skill set is (neither really adds anything unique on a PP imo; anyone can stand net front if they’re willing to take the punishment and it may keep Ek healthier to not be doing that).
 

upnorthkid said:
This. Ek is a very good middle 6 center who wins draws and kills penalties, which is invaluable. He and Hartman are just fine as a middle 6 pair. They’re just being put in a role that is above what their skill set is (neither really adds anything unique on a PP imo; anyone can stand net front if they’re willing to take the punishment and it may keep Ek healthier to not be doing that).
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What if the return is Auston Matthews (or a similar player)?

Look, I don’t want to trade him either for all of the reasons mentioned above BUT his playoff injury history raises concerns. At some point, does Mr. September become derogatory?

Hartman and Yurov are probably a pretty good middle pair too.

I’m simply stating that given the playoff history of this core, very few players should be off limits if they can be used to make the team better/different. As much as we all love Ek, there are better centers in the NHL.

It is interesting that I named 6 guys and Ek is the only one to really ruffled any feathers.
 

GopherJake said:
There is a fucking zero point zero zero percent chance we will be trading Ek. That would be a fireable offense and completely asinine thought to even think about suggesting it.

Tell me you know nothing about hockey without telling me you know nothing about hockey.
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Man did this team miss him in this series. I’m a huge Double E fan as he brings so much more to this team than most casual fans realize. No way in hell they trade him
 
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GreasyGopher said:
What if the return is Auston Matthews (or a similar player)?

Look, I don’t want to trade him either for all of the reasons mentioned above BUT his playoff injury history raises concerns. At some point, does Mr. September become derogatory?

Hartman and Yurov are probably a pretty good middle pair too.

I’m simply stating that given the playoff history of this core, very few players should be off limits if they can be used to make the team better/different. As much as we all love Ek, there are better centers in the NHL.

It is interesting that I named 6 guys and Ek is the only one to really ruffled any feathers.
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see my post on the 26-27 thread, but yes I'd move him if it's for a 2 way true 1C like Matthews and I'd do that in a heartbeat (and I say that loving Ek's game).

The reason he's ruffling the feathers is that he's the only good player on that list who isn't on the decline. Not to mention his contract is very favorable for what he offers.
 

From the Parkinglot said:
Another stellar game from 97. No shots on goal and passed up a shot on a two on one.

Also Middleton and Spergun playing 20 minutes a piece is malpractice.

Hughes really disappeared too tonight.

Very disappointing season given the expectations and moves made at the deadline.
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I don’t think it was a disappointing season at all. They just happen to be in the Central Division where the Avs have ruled for awhile now. Once they got Hughes the entertainment value rose significantly. Hell I had them losing to Dallas in the first round. I’ll be a bit surprised if Colorado doesn’t hoist the Cup in June unless Makars injury keeps him out of the lineup
 

TRF Guy said:
I don’t think it was a disappointing season at all. They just happen to be in the Central Division where the Avs have ruled for awhile now. Once they got Hughes the entertainment value rose significantly. Hell I had them losing to Dallas in the first round. I’ll be a bit surprised if Colorado doesn’t hoist the Cup in June unless Makars injury keeps him out of the lineup
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feels like it's them or Carolina. Think winner of Buffalo/Montreal will be too beat up after that series.
 

upnorthkid said:
see my post on the 26-27 thread, but yes I'd move him if it's for a 2 way true 1C like Matthews and I'd do that in a heartbeat (and I say that loving Ek's game).

The reason he's ruffling the feathers is that he's the only good player on that list who isn't on the decline. Not to mention his contract is very favorable for what he offers.
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Agreed, on the first paragraph.

My point on the second part is that most appear to be ready to move on from the others despite some still being skilled.
 


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