Wild 2020-2021 Season

[Karlsson]

Didn't get any bounces in that one.

[fightclub30]

The Minnesota Mild - Making Mediocre goalies look like Vezina Candidates since 2000!

[gopher6]

The Wild will have 4 new lines tonight

[Bigbeer]

The Wild will have 4 new lines tonight

So far so good.

Feels like the theme of this season is gonna be “man I’m sick of watching the Wild play ______”

[frozen4champs]

Tonights drinking game-- When Walz says "I promise you" take a drink. Up to 4 so far.

[Bigbeer]

5

[Bigbeer]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

[frozen4champs]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Walz is trying to defend the play....

[fightclub30]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Walz is trying to defend the play....

How?!? I saw the hit on Russo's feed, that's a big fat no-no. Fine at a minimum, likely a game or 2 suspension...

[Bigbeer]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Walz is trying to defend the play....

How?!? I saw the hit on Russo's feed, that's a big fat no-no. Fine at a minimum, likely a game or 2 suspension...

There obviously wasn’t malicious intent but he should have just laid off

[frozen4champs]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Walz is trying to defend the play....

How?!? I saw the hit on Russo's feed, that's a big fat no-no. Fine at a minimum, likely a game or 2 suspension...

Down played it, and said sometimes the other players weight shifts etc. LaPanta said it was an easy 5. There should be zero debate about a hit like that.

[team22tank]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Walz is trying to defend the play....

How?!? I saw the hit on Russo's feed, that's a big fat no-no. Fine at a minimum, likely a game or 2 suspension...

There is no, How. Because Walz wasn’t defending it.

[frozen4champs]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Walz is trying to defend the play....

How?!? I saw the hit on Russo's feed, that's a big fat no-no. Fine at a minimum, likely a game or 2 suspension...

There is no, How. Because Walz wasn’t defending it.

I guess we will agree to disagree on how we interpreted what he said. That is fine.

[Bigbeer]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Walz is trying to defend the play....

How?!? I saw the hit on Russo's feed, that's a big fat no-no. Fine at a minimum, likely a game or 2 suspension...

There is no, How. Because Walz wasn’t defending it.

I guess we will agree to disagree on how we interpreted what he said. That is fine.

He was just explaining how is happens and somehow managed to do it without saying “I promise you”.

[YoungEagle]

We sure never make it easy..

[Beauner]

Joel Eriksson-Ek is tied for second in the NHL in goals so far. I did not see that coming.

[Bladepuller]

I would have been surprised if he was 2nd on the Wild in goals.
I love his game and how he is relentless on the forecheck.
I was impressed with how Sturm stepped right in on the heavy line.
Attn. V. Rask.....You best pick it up.

[Bigbeer]

I would have been surprised if he was 2nd on the Wild in goals.
I love his game and how he is relentless on the forecheck.
I was impressed with how Sturm stepped right in on the heavy line.
Attn. V. Rask.....You best pick it up.

Amazing how when you do hockey if you play harder than the other guys you will enjoy positive results. The coaches should talk about that more

[Cowgirl]

[streakygopher]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Even a Hawk's fan would have to admit that was a major penalty...very serious infraction. Fiala deserves a suspension.

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

[Bertogliat]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Even a Hawk's fan would have to admit that was a major penalty...very serious infraction. Fiala deserves a suspension.

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

What happened? I was half listening to the radio as I picked up my kid from practice. It sounded like a puck flew up under someone’s visor, possibly hit the eye. And they said something about having to clean up the ice. Sounded grotesque. But I haven’t found anything online to say who was hurt or how bad it was.

Edit- I found it finally. It was Sean Walker. Well at least Dumba doesn’t have a hard slap shot......

From the radio call it sounded like Dumba took the hit.

[Beauner]

This is one of my favorite SNL bits ever.

[streakygopher]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Even a Hawk's fan would have to admit that was a major penalty...very serious infraction. Fiala deserves a suspension.

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

What happened? I was half listening to the radio as I picked up my kid from practice. It sounded like a puck flew up under someone’s visor, possibly hit the eye. And they said something about having to clean up the ice. Sounded grotesque. But I haven’t found anything online to say who was hurt or how bad it was.

Edit- I found it finally. It was Sean Walker. Well at least Dumba doesn’t have a hard slap shot......

From the radio call it sounded like Dumba took the hit.

He was bleeding like a stuck pig. It was terrible. The teams stopped playing before the whistle.

[Steve MN]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Even a Hawk's fan would have to admit that was a major penalty...very serious infraction. Fiala deserves a suspension.

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

What happened? I was half listening to the radio as I picked up my kid from practice. It sounded like a puck flew up under someone’s visor, possibly hit the eye. And they said something about having to clean up the ice. Sounded grotesque. But I haven’t found anything online to say who was hurt or how bad it was.

Edit- I found it finally. It was Sean Walker. Well at least Dumba doesn’t have a hard slap shot......

From the radio call it sounded like Dumba took the hit.

He was bleeding like a stuck pig. It was terrible. The teams stopped playing before the whistle.

I think they stopped playing somewhat because the goalie had the puck covered, but as the whistle was still blowing, a couple Wild players were waving to the bench to get the doc out there. That was definitely a nasty shot.

[Bertogliat]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Even a Hawk's fan would have to admit that was a major penalty...very serious infraction. Fiala deserves a suspension.

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

What happened? I was half listening to the radio as I picked up my kid from practice. It sounded like a puck flew up under someone’s visor, possibly hit the eye. And they said something about having to clean up the ice. Sounded grotesque. But I haven’t found anything online to say who was hurt or how bad it was.

Edit- I found it finally. It was Sean Walker. Well at least Dumba doesn’t have a hard slap shot......

From the radio call it sounded like Dumba took the hit.

He was bleeding like a stuck pig. It was terrible. The teams stopped playing before the whistle.

I think they stopped playing somewhat because the goalie had the puck covered, but as the whistle was still blowing, a couple Wild players were waving to the bench to get the doc out there. That was definitely a nasty shot.

FSN is airing the replay now. I have it recording to see what happened.

[HockeyBum]

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

I won't play pick up hockey without a cage. It's always surprised me how it's not required in professional hockey (and some junior leagues). I get it. Hockey players are tough... blah, blah, blah. But when you see someone blasted in the face with a slap shot like this, it makes you wonder why something so simple can't be worn. Wearing a cage/bubble doesn't seem to affect college players.

[D2D]

They could start by requiring the players to wear an extended face shield, say another inch, that would fully protect their eyes while having no effect on their breathing.

[D2D]

They could start by requiring the players to wear an extended face shield, say another inch, that would fully protect their eyes while having no effect on their breathing.

[Bertogliat]

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

I won't play pick up hockey without a cage. It's always surprised me how it's not required in professional hockey (and some junior leagues). I get it. Hockey players are tough... blah, blah, blah. But when you see someone blasted in the face with a slap shot like this, it makes you wonder why something so simple can't be worn. Wearing a cage/bubble doesn't seem to affect college players.

Some argue players are cheaper and tend to get sticks up high more frequently when cages are used. I don't know if that is the official rationale.

[Steve MN]

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

I won't play pick up hockey without a cage. It's always surprised me how it's not required in professional hockey (and some junior leagues). I get it. Hockey players are tough... blah, blah, blah. But when you see someone blasted in the face with a slap shot like this, it makes you wonder why something so simple can't be worn. Wearing a cage/bubble doesn't seem to affect college players.

Some argue players are cheaper and tend to get sticks up high more frequently when cages are used. I don't know if that is the official rationale.

Make calling high-sticking a focus, and start handing out suspensions to repeat offenders. Not that every high-stick deserves a suspension, because happens, but if someone is careless enough to get more than a few a season, the threat of suspensions will help with that. Won't solve it, but every bit helps.

[Steve MN]

Ugly penalty on Fiala

Even a Hawk's fan would have to admit that was a major penalty...very serious infraction. Fiala deserves a suspension.

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

What happened? I was half listening to the radio as I picked up my kid from practice. It sounded like a puck flew up under someone’s visor, possibly hit the eye. And they said something about having to clean up the ice. Sounded grotesque. But I haven’t found anything online to say who was hurt or how bad it was.

Edit- I found it finally. It was Sean Walker. Well at least Dumba doesn’t have a hard slap shot......

From the radio call it sounded like Dumba took the hit.

He was bleeding like a stuck pig. It was terrible. The teams stopped playing before the whistle.

I think they stopped playing somewhat because the goalie had the puck covered, but as the whistle was still blowing, a couple Wild players were waving to the bench to get the doc out there. That was definitely a nasty shot.

FSN is airing the replay now. I have it recording to see what happened.

[Zwak]

Now, why these guys don't wear full face covers is another matter. The Kings player who took one to the face looks like he was hurt badly.

I won't play pick up hockey without a cage. It's always surprised me how it's not required in professional hockey (and some junior leagues). I get it. Hockey players are tough... blah, blah, blah. But when you see someone blasted in the face with a slap shot like this, it makes you wonder why something so simple can't be worn. Wearing a cage/bubble doesn't seem to affect college players.

Some argue players are cheaper and tend to get sticks up high more frequently when cages are used. I don't know if that is the official rationale.

I believe Wooger also was not a fan of the cages/full face guards. He felt players played with more reckless abandon with the full faces covered.

[HockeyBum]

I believe Wooger also was not a fan of the cages/full face guards. He felt players played with more reckless abandon with the full faces covered.

I love the Wooger, but I think the 40 years since cages were required in college hockey have pretty much debunked this theory.

[D2D]

I believe Wooger also was not a fan of the cages/full face guards. He felt players played with more reckless abandon with the full faces covered.

I love the Wooger, but I think the 40 years since cages were required in college hockey have pretty much debunked this theory.

That and the stiff penalties for hits to the head.

[Bigbeer]

I believe Wooger also was not a fan of the cages/full face guards. He felt players played with more reckless abandon with the full faces covered.

I love the Wooger, but I think the 40 years since cages were required in college hockey have pretty much debunked this theory.

That and the stiff penalties for hits to the head.

Sometimes

[Bertogliat]

Christ on a Cracker. That is a lot of blood in a short amount of time.

[Steve MN]

Christ on a Cracker. That is a lot of blood in a short amount of time.

Not sure exactly where he got cut, but if you get a gouge just below the eye, that's what it looks like. Think about getting bags below your eyes, or how easy it is to get a black eye... there's a lot of blood right in that area.

I slipped on a rug and hit just barely below my eye on the corner of the oven back when I was 12 or so, and it was pretty nasty. I was VERY lucky that I wasn't about 1/2 inch shorter at the time, or I'd probably be missing an eye.

[Cowgirl]

Yeah I couldn’t tell if it hit his mouth or up under the shield. That had to be fun to clean up, it was quite a trail. Ouch.

I feel bad for an injury but don’t feel bad when they consciously forego proper face protection - and get hit in the face. But everything carries risk and that’s risks they choose to take.

[Steve MN]

Yeah I couldn’t tell if it hit his mouth or up under the shield. That had to be fun to clean up, it was quite a trail. Ouch.

I feel bad for an injury but don’t feel bad when they consciously forego proper face protection - and get hit in the face. But everything carries risk and that’s risks they choose to take.

Part of the problem is, it isn't an individual decision. The last time I checked, if you don't have a facial injury that you're still re-habbing, you CAN'T wear a full face shield.

[Slap Shot]

It looks to me that it got him very close to the mouth.

[streakygopher]

I know it's a tough guy sport and all, but who wants to go through life in their twenties and thirties with fake teeth and a zipper face?

If he's wearing proper protection, he doesn't even miss a shift.

[Bertogliat]

I am going to guess his nose was shattered. I’ve seen noses drain blood like that.

[Snowcool08]

CAUTION!!!!!!

Here’s a link to the picture of his face. DO NOT CLICK if you don’t want to see the ugly aftermath.

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[ScoobyDoo]

I remember being at a North Star game where Todd Elik was hit in the face with the puck after a slapper. Nice pool of blood formed on the ice afterwards. Yuck.

[Steve MN]

Yeah, that's pretty nasty, and a proper use of the hide tag. Hope he didn't actually injure his eye.

[Bertogliat]

I guess the answer is all of the above (smashed nose AND eye). Yikes!

That will require some surgeries.

[Cowgirl]

And how many games will he miss?

Edit: the guy with the facial reconstruction

[Border Gopher]

Fiala suspended for 3 games

[Bigbeer]

Blood on the ice always makes me think of Tom Reid’s story when he played for the North Stars and there was a player down on the ice. One of the other players quickly skates over and says “give me a towel there’s a lot of blood”. A couple minutes later the guy brings the towel back and it’s clean. Reid says “what happened?” and the guy says “he was laying on the faceoff dot”

[fightclub30]

Fiala suspended for 3 games

Don't get me wrong, that was a pretty bad hit. I am a little surprised at three games. I thought 2, and maybe they might even only do 1.

When was the last time a guy with no priors got a 3 game suspension? Maybe it isn't as harsh as I am thinking...

Also funny, how they walk through everything in the video and then say "This is Boarding." Well... yeah... but its also a pretty clear Check From Behind. Why the NHL refuses to call a CFB a CFB is beyond me. He got a major and game - which is the NHL rule for CFB (Rule 43). I just don't understand why the insist on not having officials call CFB or even labeling something as vicious as that a CFB.

But I also don't understand why the NHL tells officials to not call crosschecks in front of the net, specifically crosschecks from behind into the back.

The 2 Wild games I have been able to watch along with a few others, and maybe it is just bad hockey so far, I am a little amazed at just how much interference is being allowed.

But heaven forbid a guy shoot the puck over the glass, then we need a powerplay! Player safety? HA.

EDIT: This hit is arguably worse, a player with no history, and only got 2 games:


"This is boarding." haha. Also a straight up, dangerous as hell, CFB.

3 games? Fine. Lets just be consistent with it NHL.

[Beauner]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

[Karlsson]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

Maybe back in the day when blocking shots wasn't really a thing I could see that. Any time somewhat recently? Haha yeah no way.

[gopher6]

Here is the ugly photo

[streakygopher]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

Did you ask him to define this "unwritten" rule? Slap shots are taken all the time, so I think he's talking out of his ass.

Now, the "unwritten" rule of wearing only a half face mask....that's a rule that should be talked about.

[JWG]

So stupid you can’t wear a full face shield in the NHL. Safety first...

[Steve MN]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

Did you ask him to define this "unwritten" rule? Slap shots are taken all the time, so I think he's talking out of his ass.

Now, the "unwritten" rule of wearing only a half face mask....that's a rule that should be talked about.

It's not an "unwritten" rule, it's very much written. As of the start of the 2013-14 season, any player that didn't have at least 25 games played in the NHL was required to have a visor on their helmet. The next sub-rule says that anyone with a facial injury can wear a full mask/protection devices. So, unless you've actually got a facial injury already, you can't wear a full mask. That's what needs to be changed. If they're worried about too much stick-work to the face as a result of people with full masks/cages, then, start calling more penalties, including more majors/misconducts, and suspensions.

[Beauner]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

Did you ask him to define this "unwritten" rule? Slap shots are taken all the time, so I think he's talking out of his ass.

Now, the "unwritten" rule of wearing only a half face mask....that's a rule that should be talked about.

His primary argument was something along the lines of "you're not supposed to wind up a slapshot when there's a guy in front of you" apparently.

[Steve MN]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

Did you ask him to define this "unwritten" rule? Slap shots are taken all the time, so I think he's talking out of his ass.

Now, the "unwritten" rule of wearing only a half face mask....that's a rule that should be talked about.

His primary argument was something along the lines of "you're not supposed to wind up a slapshot when there's a guy in front of you" apparently.

Ummmm... yeah... not so much.

[hrbekroenick]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

Did you ask him to define this "unwritten" rule? Slap shots are taken all the time, so I think he's talking out of his ass.

Now, the "unwritten" rule of wearing only a half face mask....that's a rule that should be talked about.

His primary argument was something along the lines of "you're not supposed to wind up a slapshot when there's a guy in front of you" apparently.

Ummmm... yeah... not so much.

Most good powerplays revolve around getting a slapper, preferably from the off-wing. I'm a lefty with glacial speed, but I play the right wing for this reason. You're shooting from the middle of the ice, which is a quicker and better angle. Look at how many PP's revolve around the top of the umbrella, it's for this reason. To make better use of the time and space. Look at the winners of the hardest shot competition - most have been d-men. Going back to 1990ish, I think Fedorov and Ovechkin are the only forwards ( I know Feds played some D). Do you think Macinnis, Chara, Weber etc give a Frenchman's Fork about bodies being in front? It's about screens, traffic and getting pucks to the net.

If it's a fun skate with friends, a group with very mixed talent, or a league that is not over-competitive I could see it. This is the National League. I'm extra surprised that someone who has played a high level thinks this way.

[Steve MN]

If it's a fun skate with friends, a group with very mixed talent, or a league that is not over-competitive I could see it. This is the National League. I'm extra surprised that someone who has played a high level thinks this way.

[Beauner]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

Did you ask him to define this "unwritten" rule? Slap shots are taken all the time, so I think he's talking out of his ass.

Now, the "unwritten" rule of wearing only a half face mask....that's a rule that should be talked about.

His primary argument was something along the lines of "you're not supposed to wind up a slapshot when there's a guy in front of you" apparently.

Ummmm... yeah... not so much.

Most good powerplays revolve around getting a slapper, preferably from the off-wing. I'm a lefty with glacial speed, but I play the right wing for this reason. You're shooting from the middle of the ice, which is a quicker and better angle. Look at how many PP's revolve around the top of the umbrella, it's for this reason. To make better use of the time and space. Look at the winners of the hardest shot competition - most have been d-men. Going back to 1990ish, I think Fedorov and Ovechkin are the only forwards ( I know Feds played some D). Do you think Macinnis, Chara, Weber etc give a Frenchman's Fork about bodies being in front? It's about screens, traffic and getting pucks to the net.

If it's a fun skate with friends, a group with very mixed talent, or a league that is not over-competitive I could see it. This is the National League. I'm extra surprised that someone who has played a high level thinks this way.

Agreed. I was dumbfounded by his argument. But he also despises Dumba so I figured that was part of his argument.

[Bladepuller]

If it is a no checking league for us oldtimers slappers are a no no. Having to go to work in the morning tends to keep things in "check".
It was a long time ago but Iwould remind every one that while a CPA / Attorney / Engineer could work in a cast that my 2 youngins have been used to shoes on their feet and milk on the table. Do something stupid and the carpenter would start to hammer things.

[MNNavy]

If they're worried about too much stick-work to the face as a result of people with full masks/cages, then, start calling more penalties, including more majors/misconducts, and suspensions.

That'll never work. It makes too much sense.

[Bigbeer]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

Did you ask him to define this "unwritten" rule? Slap shots are taken all the time, so I think he's talking out of his ass.

Now, the "unwritten" rule of wearing only a half face mask....that's a rule that should be talked about.

His primary argument was something along the lines of "you're not supposed to wind up a slapshot when there's a guy in front of you" apparently.

Ummmm... yeah... not so much.

Most good powerplays revolve around getting a slapper, preferably from the off-wing. I'm a lefty with glacial speed, but I play the right wing for this reason. You're shooting from the middle of the ice, which is a quicker and better angle. Look at how many PP's revolve around the top of the umbrella, it's for this reason. To make better use of the time and space. Look at the winners of the hardest shot competition - most have been d-men. Going back to 1990ish, I think Fedorov and Ovechkin are the only forwards ( I know Feds played some D). Do you think Macinnis, Chara, Weber etc give a Frenchman's Fork about bodies being in front? It's about screens, traffic and getting pucks to the net.

If it's a fun skate with friends, a group with very mixed talent, or a league that is not over-competitive I could see it. This is the National League. I'm extra surprised that someone who has played a high level thinks this way.

Agreed. I was dumbfounded by his argument. But he also despises Dumba so I figured that was part of his argument.

Aaaand there it is...

[streakygopher]

I had a buddy try to argue that Dumba should be fined or suspended for "breaking an unwritten rule" by taking that slapper.
He played higher level juniors and I didn't even play a second of organized hockey so I let him rant... but WTF unwritten rule says no slapshots when you're on a powerplay??

Did you ask him to define this "unwritten" rule? Slap shots are taken all the time, so I think he's talking out of his ass.

Now, the "unwritten" rule of wearing only a half face mask....that's a rule that should be talked about.

It's not an "unwritten" rule, it's very much written. As of the start of the 2013-14 season, any player that didn't have at least 25 games played in the NHL was required to have a visor on their helmet. The next sub-rule says that anyone with a facial injury can wear a full mask/protection devices. So, unless you've actually got a facial injury already, you can't wear a full mask. That's what needs to be changed. If they're worried about too much stick-work to the face as a result of people with full masks/cages, then, start calling more penalties, including more majors/misconducts, and suspensions.

I didn't realize a full mask was actually not allowed by rule. That is just stupidity.

[Bladepuller]

By "The Code" before the eyeshields were mandatory if you kept your helmet on and if it had a shield you had sinned if you dropped the mitts before you took your helmet & shield off.

[HockeyBum]

Avs have the worst uniforms in the league.

[Bladepuller]

Bad unis but good team

[streakygopher]

Bad unis but good team

In the battle of which team is better and which uniform is worse, Avs definitely ahead of Minnesota.

[frozen4champs]

Not Good...

[frozen4champs]

Now it looks like Dumba may have blown out a knee or something....

[Bladepuller]

Now it looks like Dumba may have blown out a knee or something....

Groin pull would be my guess

[hrbekroenick]

If it is a no checking league for us oldtimers slappers are a no no. Having to go to work in the morning tends to keep things in "check".
It was a long time ago but Iwould remind every one that while a CPA / Attorney / Engineer could work in a cast that my 2 youngins have been used to shoes on their feet and milk on the table. Do something stupid and the carpenter would start to hammer things.

I'm with you there. I play HockeyFinder (more fun/casual) which is no slappers, and AHA which is no checking but slappers are allowed. I let a slapper go every once in a while if I'm clear, but I'm more likely to over-handle it being extra careful and my brain basically vapor locks because I don't want to be the one letting bombs go in a fun non-bomb league. I'll take a turnover in a fun league vs hurting someone.

[fightclub30]

The Wild threw far more hits 21-5, took many more PIMS 14-4, and had way more blocked shots 18-4... (Which means shot attempts were 51-24 )

I am only looking at a gamesheet, but is it safe to assume the Wild didn't dominate?

[streakygopher]

Wild were never in the game tonight. Big difference between the Kings and the Avs and a good measure of the team.

Looks like they'll be golfing again.