Walsh meeting with Veilleux today
Posted on June 28th, 2009 – 9:20 AMBy Michael Russo
Just about to pack up and leave Montreal. The draft here was a tremendous experience. The passionate hockey fans here were in glee with every who’s who in hockey being in town.
I can tell you, I talked with a lot of other team’s scouts out around town last night, and many were very positive about the Wild’s draft, the fact Chuck Fletcher accomplished what he said he’d accomplish with moving down and grabbing draft picks and the picks of Leddy and Hackett specifically.
Assistant GM Tommy Thompson raved about the move Fletcher made because he so wanted Hackett.
“[Goalie coach] Bob [Mason] was saying of Hackett, ‘You think we have any chance to get him?’ and I said, ‘Don’t get your hopes up,’” Thompson said. “That shows the benefit of the trade that Chuck Fletcher made. Without that pick, we don’t get Hackett. If he turns into an NHL goalie, look how important that is. It was nice to have some picks; that allowed us to take some risks later on.”
Real quick, the only bit of news right now is agent Allan Walsh is on his way to Minnesota to meet with new client Stephane Veilleux, a pending free agent. Remember, Veilleux acted as his own agent last summer but as I reported in April, he hired Walsh for this summer.
“I’ve had several conversations with Chuck Fletcher. Stephane’s first priority is exploring all options with Minnesota and we have expressed those feelings to Chuck,” Walsh said.
Free agency is Wednesday and Fletcher planned to take a lot of today and think about free agency and whether he plans to make offers to Veilleux, Marian Gaborik (he will here, I’m told), Martin Skoula, Kurtis Foster and Marc-Andre Bergeron.
There will be news Monday as the Wild must tender qualifying offers to its restricted free agents by 4 p.m. The Wild’s RFA’s are Josh Harding, Kyle Brodziak, Dan Fritsche, Peter Olvecky, Benoit Pouliot, Danny Irmen, Robbie Earl, Clayton Stoner, Riley Emmerson and Paul Albers.
As I mentioned yesterday, it certainly seems a possibility that Fritsche could be out in Minnesota.
OK, I’ll be back on later tonight to clean out the draft notebook. Assistant GM hiring and assistant coaches should be in a matter of days, too.
75 Responses to "Walsh meeting with Veilleux today"
How in the world can this organization let quality free agent stars like Stephane Vellux walk for nothing? I mean really…he would have garnered at least a second round pick and a top prospect from a team that needs what he brings to the ice, no?
Who are the top assistant gm people are and have you herd on any trade’s with harding ?
JMO: Try to bring back Veilleux, Foster. Gaby, only if the two sides can agree that the past is behind them and bury the hatchet.
Martin Skoula…a player who’s total of miscues, gaffes and “brain cramps” (using the Russo-ism) more than overshadow anything that he did that was good.
Hopefully, CF will not make the same mistake DR did and re-sign him. Let Skoula walk. No one will pick up one of the NHL’s statistically worst defensemen of the last three seasons.
You can’t blame this on the system. JL gave him too many second chances, and he still basically blew it. Skoula is just not a Top 4 NHL defenseman. A lot of you Skoula-lovers refuse to see reality, that it wasn’t the system that failed…it was the player.
Just say ‘NO’ to Skoula!
It is nothing short of an immense stretch to call Stephane Veilleux a “free agent star.” I like his hard-nosed work ethic too, but give me a break. A 3rd or 4th liner on the Wild (at times a virtual team of 3rd and 4th liners) is by no means a “free agent star.”
Skoula wasn’t a top 4 d with the wild last year either - keep in mind, that was his best year as well.
1) Burns
2) Johnson
3) Schultz/Zidlicky
4) Schultz/Zidlicky
I’m not a skoula apologist but there are far worse things that could happen to the team than keeping him for cheap as a 5-6 d option.
Well then, now that all the hoopla from the draft has settled down, it might be “safe” to post again.
Overall I think that Fletch did a good job in his first draft for the Wild. I’d give this year’s draft a B / B+ for us.
I have to laugh a bit though at all the draft-day(s) armchair GM’s who think that Fletch did such a BAD job. Let’s see now, he succeeded in aquiring us as many picks in just this year’s draft alone as we had in the previous two drafts combined. By moving down a whopping four spots only, he was able to secure the 3rd round pick that led to grabbing Hackett. He picked a player in Leddy that has the general overall approval of most of the scouts at the draft. How exactly is it gang that he did such a BAD job? You can’t make blockbuster trades without the assests to send the other way. We don’t have many of those we’re able to or willing to part with. You can’t make a big splash in the draft without the picks to choose the players with. We didn’t have many of those until Fletch wheeled and dealed a bit. Sheesh people, what exactly did you expect for goodness sakes.
Personally, I think that the trade for Brodziak is a “slightly above lateral” move for the Wild, so it really doesn’t excite or disappoint me. If he replaces Fritsche and can add a little more, either on offense alone or in overall versatility, I’m OK with it.
And as has been stated by Russo and others, I don’t think that Fletch is done yet. We’ll see what we’re able to do in FA with the fairly decent amount of cap space that we have to play with. And I still expect some trades to be made before the summer is out, probably big ones. As Fletch has said, teams are gonna start to panic as the season gets closer and they haven’t been able to unload the big $$$ that they need to. Those “highway robbery” deals just might become much more attainable come Sept and early October.
And of course, last and certainly least, MKVN is always good for a few laughs as he simply won’t give up on his man-crush of Mike Madano. It’s sort of creepy when ya get right down to it…..
Mike Grimes wrote this and I want to share it with my Posse on the rant. I like what Michael has to say.
3 playoff apperences and 2 playoff series victories
The Columbus Blue Jackets have won 0 playoff games and they aren’t that unusual. The Wild knew they had to win early and they did. if you are at all confused why they sell out every game it’s because they have exceeded expectations virtually every step of the way.
Sometimes in the first decade of existence you miss the playoffs by a couple points. I am awake and I always have been awake I am a Wild fan, your not, thats OK I’m willing to invest my money in the team because a Wild game is a great experiance
–Mister Know it all says: I want to share it with my Posse on the rant.
You’re the only member of your ‘Posse on the rant’.
Now Now Sparky…MKIA has like-minded allies on several different views
And of course, last and certainly least, MKVN is always good for a few laughs as he simply won’t give up on his man-crush of Mike Madano. It’s sort of creepy when ya get right down to it…..
Geno- No Man crush exists between Mike and myself I can assure you.
Whether you like Mister Know it all or not is one thing. But Mister Know it all is right most of the time. You have to look really hard to find when I am wrong on something
Now moving on… It is true Modano I think will produce better in Minnesota then he will in Dallas. How can anyone argue that ? He is limping along playing for some cash and a owner that wants him to stay with the team for selfish business reasons
I have heard it first hand he wants to return. DR and his superstitions of having old North Star blood on the team kept the Wild from trying to get him. Also some feel its good for the league and hockey in that area to keep Modano there and I am sure DR felt that way as well
If a guy wants to return to Minnesota to play, dont you think he would perform better ? Do you think Modano would perform better staying there just because the owner wants him to for selfish business reasons ?
Use common sense here Mister Geno. I would not waste money and players on Heatley when you can get a guy like Modano to play with your 1 or 2 big free agent names your talking about getting in here on free agency.
Does anyone want to take on an argument with Mister Know it all that Modano will not score 75 points if he returns ?? To me that is a good use of money for the Wild. Jersey sales would rise of Gaboriks even
No man crush exists. Mister Know it all is on to something. How is that not a good decision for the Wild Geno, and what argument could you make for why I am wrong ?
Signed: Mister Know it all
Mister: That last paragraph doesn’t make sense. Did you write that or did Grimes? Judging by the poor grammar, I’ll go with you.
And, Grimes is wrong. The Wild sellouts are a combination of things. Certainly, exceeding expectations is not one of them. As has been shown on this site over the past few days, the “causal” fans who come out to spout their opinion once or twice a year expect playoff runs every year. I would submit to you that this comprises a large portion of the fans; they may not be ticketholders though. These expectations didn’t exist right away, being a new franchise and all, but once they made the run people expected deeper runs the next season.
Grimes clearly misses the reason why the Wild sellout. We tout ourselves as the State of Hockey. We lost the Northstars (hopefully, Modano comes back and gives us 110 points, right?) and we crave hockey, which makes sense because we are a winter state and hockey is ingrained in our culture. So, to sum this up, Wild certainly did not exceed expectations “every step of the way.” In the beginning, yes. The last 2,3,maybe 4 seasons, no. They sellout because we’re hockey fans.
Perhaps you should check out the Florida Panthers so you can still root for your boy DR, who will likely become the new GM. Leopold did the right thing by changing the regime. Things were stale. Yes, they’re touting a high-flying offense. Will that happen immediately? Can the team go 180 in a single year? Probably not. But we have to give the new regime time to get its team, the one that will bring more offense, in place.
Mike, thanks for the stellar draft coverage. Outstanding as usual!!!
Let’s see how many GMs chase after Modano. Hell, if he can score 75 points, there is going to be a feeding frenzy for him. Or not, because he’s on the decline and will not score 75 points with the Wild. No one can take on your argument because both sides are theoretical. He hasn’t played here, he hasn’t had these teammates, and he hasn’t played in our system. The only thing I know is from watching his output go downhill and his age go uphill. We have our wily vet in Nolan. Move on my man.
–We have our wily vet in Nolan.
Rawr.
for4rest: You hit the nail right on the head regarding Modano. His age is going up, and his production is going down. The Wild don’t need any more aging veterans taking up cap space and filling “roles” to mentor all the young kids that Smug kept loading the big-league roster with every year. Enough already!! That’s going to prove more and more to be a waste of very valuable $$$, particularly beyond this upcoming season.
Having MKVN tell me to “use common sense” made me blow coffe right out my nose….AGAIN. As a friend at work likes to say…”Now THAT’S funny!!”.
Oh, and one more note to MKVN on this beautiful Sunday morning… Those multiple personalities and the little voices you hear in your noggin are not to be considered “first-hand” info sources. We’ve told you that before.
Apartently Sparky, you think Nolan is aging well? Is he more like a fine wine or one of those expensive stinky cheeses? I myself think he’s aging well also.
Everyoner wish me luck, I sent in my resume to a company with several openings coming up in the next few months (insider told me). Hopefully I’ll be the right fit for one of them. Pardon the spelling this morning as well, haven’t had my cafeine yet today (trying to cut back) and it’s affecting my communitcation skillz. For example before I left the house for work I told the Mr to put the stuffy things that are in the washer into the dryer for… like… a while. If your reading this Mr, that should have been please put the sheets that are in the washer in the dryer for an hour on the second highest setting. I’m caving, going to go find cafeine before the rest of the staff arrives.
Bandgeek–there’s nothing ‘expensive stinky cheese’ about Mr. Nolan. He just needs some hair.
Good luck with your job search!
Good Luck Bandgeek!
Is it the start of the Wild season yet? I at least get a hockey fix on Tuesdays and Fridays this summer as a friend of mine is a goalie in a women’s league. It is pretty fun to watch and she is a good goalie. And I am not saying that because she is my friend. If she wasn’t all that good I would say so.
Can someone explain to me why we would ever want to keep Veilleux for anything over the league minimum? I mean he is a 4th line winger, 3rd line is a big stretch, who gets a few points a year and is apparently a “defensive specialist,” who somehow finishes the year at nearly -20. I don’t know if everyone understands but that mean that while he was on the ice at even strength the wild were outscored by 20 goals. When a team misses the playoffs by 1 win and you have players who have cost their team more than 10 goals (also zidlicky, sheppard, skoula) it seems to me that you can attribute some losses entirely to those players.
Leddy could be Fletcher’s Thielen or he could be his Koivu. We don’t know yet.
Making deals with magic beans won’t happen. Assets…and now there are more of them…will help add the scoring you need.
The draft isn’t used to add NHL players, it’s used to add future NHL players.
Check the roster when camp starts, not 3 days before UFA Day.
From hockeybuzz.com
About Vinvcent LeCavalier
quick hit as I sit on a plane about to leave Montreal.
In the last hour the Lecavalier sweeps ramped up again after many were beginning to wonder if #4 would not be moved. The newest and perhaps most determined player is the Minnesota Wild I am told.. A source told me that this has really forced the Habs to “add a component that they wanted to avoid.
What would we have to give up for him?
Wow…write it down.
I forgot to close my tag.
Just call me MDCHT.
Why exactly would Modano want to return to Minnesota? Yes, he played the first 4 years of his career here but has played the last 15 in Dallas. Given that he is 39 he certainly hasn’t spent much of his life here. Furthermore, if he is going to change teams don’t you think he would rather go someplace that has a reasonable chance of competing for the Cup next year?
Modano is still a good player but his point totals have hovered around 50 (46,57,43) over the last 3 seasons. It seems unrealistic to expect them to dramatically increase on a team in the midst of a reboot? And what does he gain the Wild for the future? We already have Nolan (and Brunette) playing the role of the cagey veteran and he’s a better leader for what this team needs.
I just don’t see any point in it for either party.
I will say this Geno and Mister 4rest. You are 100% wrong. If you listen to what I say on this rant you would no the only thing wrong about Mister Know it all is his grammar.
Now as for Modano making every GM salvatate, I agree with you when you say he is probably not.
But Modano can only return home to one place and score 75 points.
You have seen the emphasis put on Minnesota born players by the Wild which proves I have always been right. I am right when I say Modano is a no brainer. He plays 1 to 2 years with the Wild and the team will get its money worth and then some.
Common sense will tell you that Leddy was not the best player at 16th
Mister Know it all did listen to his interview and with out a doubt he will be a player
What more can he accomplish in Dallas Franklen is what I am saying. After a while a player has to get back his passion for playing. Returning to his draft home would get him back motivated again. The Wild would get for sure 1 great year out of him. He is older and more mature now and it is natural for a player Modanos age to lose the zest for the kids game it is at 39. I think he could find that zest for 1 year and that will get him the 75 points I am speaking of
The fans will go nuts for the guy
What would we have to give up for him?
Assuming they do not want much salary coming back I would guess picks and prospects would have to be a part along with Shep and Harding if they are down on Mike Smith - I don’t know if they are or not. That said, I like Malone at 4.5 million for the next five years more than Viny at 7.7 but maybe that is why they would rather keep Malone.
I think MKIA’s thinking is sound regarding Modano. I think he would have a resurgent year if he played here. And the Wild would get it’s money’s worth. However, the crystal ball strongly suggests this event will not transpire. So far, the crystal ball has not been wrong.
Modano can’t be reinvigorated by “returning” to his draft home. He is already there. The Stars are the organization that drafted him and the only one he has played for. Minnesota is in no way his home. So again, why would his production jump?
as an aside- does anyone else get confused by the whole sports team name singular/plural thing?
Franklen, while you are technically correct, this was Modano’s “draft home” as you call it. He had a huge fan base here. And that interest is still there as evidenced by turnouts are the “X” to Dallas games. He would be coming “home”
‘cuse me…at the X…
MSCBMKVN:
The X doesn’t sell out because Modano plays a game there, it sells out because it is the X.
Multiple Migs has nothing on you.
kj,
This issue is not that important to keep it going. Yeah, the X sells out every game. But not every game has every seat filled. And many nights, the scalpers are left holding the bag. But i would suggest that historically, when Dallas has come to town, those games have been stronger sellouts. Not so much because it is Dallas (although it sure was the first year) but more so, because of Modano.
Mister: Why are you so worried about the fans going nuts, and all issues involving MN players? The Wild has plenty of fans. Leopold isn’t going to lose money, the fan base isn’t going to disappear. And,there is not a glut of fans who have been craving Mike Modano. As others have pointed out to you before, his only tie is the stint he did for the Northstars almost 20 years ago now. This is not his home. And, I remember some of his comments when he was leaving MN; he wasn’t exactly sad to leave. So, to say he will come here and have some kind of energy he hasn’t had is absurd. Common sense will tell you we don’t need him.
To your second point about the Wild targeting MN players, I’m going to believe the regime and take their word that the MN picks were not made to appease anyone. Just because you don’t believe Leddy was the best available, doesn’t mean he wasn’t. Let’s have the Leddy argument in about 2-3 years.
Moose: Why are you so worried about filling every seat. No arena of any sports team is a complete sellout. There will always be empty seats because not everyone can make it, or there are companies who bought up all the tickets to later screw over Joe Schmo who wanted to come see Modano play but who will now have to pay out his butt, and those companies can’t always scalp the tickets. When Detroit comes to town, those games tend to be “stronger” sellouts too, so should we start signing Detroit guys so fans will go nuts? Maybe some Vancouver guys? I’m sure I can do a little background check and do the ol’ six degrees of separation and satisfy as strong of a MN connection with a guy from Detroit or Vancouver as Modano has to MN.
fwiw- “draft home” is MKIA’s phrase, not mine. Also, I’m sure Modano has a huge fan base in Dallas as well. And really, as the Wild average about 103% of capacity what Wild game doesn’t have a huge turnout?
One other thing a bit off topic- I don’t understand the fascination some still have with Dallas. I was a North Stars fan and followed Dallas for a couple of years after the move, but once they moved they were no longer Minnesota’s team. They became just another team in the league. Beyond Mike Modano they have no connection to the team that played in Bloomington other than history. Other than possibly the players with Minnesota connections, playing Minnesota is just another game. They recognize it means more to some of the fans but it doesn’t to them.
The North Star are gone. Norm Green is gone. It’s time to let it go.
Is the whole SRV wants to stay in MN thing just the typical thing a player says or has he told Fletcher he is going to “take less money” to stay and that is why Walsh is coming to town? Given the speed and forechecking ability he showed, I am a little surprised Fletcher isn’t going to give Fritsche a shot - but if there is a good chance SRV is staying maybe it makes more sense.
If I remember right, I thing SRV has talked of his desire to stay in Minnesota for the last couple of years.
I will be not going to or watching them on Tv if i have to watch that useless Skoula play here another year. If they offer him a contract then i will know that this team is going for sure in the wrong direction and not going to play the offensive and aggressive style.
F SKOULA
OOPS didnt proof read-in a hurry!
Shouldn’t it be ‘eff Skoula?
Franklen, as I have said. What is holding Modano back in Dallas was goofy DR and the greedy owner of the Dallas Stars that thinks he needs Modano to maintain some of his season ticket base. It is a fact that Modano wants to return. A fact !
He was drafted number 1 overall in MINNESOTA. Yes Franklen the owners of the team were different then just like the Wilds owners are different now. The team he plays for now is the team that was in Minnesota until the owner moved the team from Minnesota to Dallas (FYI)
Franklen, if you were among the fans that existed when the Minnesota team moved to Dallas from Minnesota you would think differently about your position. Yes Dallas has possesion of the team that formed in Minnesota. The team that plays in Dallas still has played more years in Minnesota. Still plenty of us fans still REMEMBER our team and have memories of that team.
Were you at the game when the Wild played Dallas Franklen for the first time since they moved the team to Dallas. Never before have ever seen so much energy in a building before. Hate, anger, and excitement. Unbelieveable !
Now Franklen after my explanation why would you have a hard time understanding the use of home. Gretzky had a home of Edmonton right ?? That is where he was drafted number 1. I think you get the point now
This guy needs a change of scenery and this would be the logical best place for him to get his excitement and his game back.
I remember Lemaire talking about Modano last year giving glowing reports about his opinion of him. I have never heard Lemaire do that before and I remember thinking to myself he must have been pissed at DR for not bringing him back when he wanted to be here. It had been out of Lemaires character to talk that was about any player
I think that the new GM of Dallas would let Modano go but the owner of Dallas is using Modanos and him for some on the fence season ticket holders he thinks might leave. I am reading into an article I read
In my mind I let them North Stars go along time ago. This game is entertainment Franklen and bringing Modano back would be quality entertainment and yes I think they can get 75 points from him and he will make us a better team at a small price tag
I forgot to close my tag.
I thought you intentionally did that for further emphasis, because I’ve been trying to tell people that since the Leddy pick.
It is a fact that Modano wants to return
When did he say that?
Modano expressed interest in the Wild when we got the team, but since then he has not expressed interest in coming here. Last I heard he was content to retire from the Stars organization if they would just give him a year or two more of ice time.
This day has sucked donkey. Todays crisis averted.
MKIA- I said I was a North Stars fan, which means I was a fan when they moved, and I don’t think differently.
I watched the Wild’s first home game against Dallas and the crowd was electric. It was very exciting. That was 9 years ago. Times have changed. I’ve never seen an interview with Modano where he has given ANY indication that he wants to play in Minnesota. This isn’t logically the best place for him to get his excitement back. He has moved on as well.
Nothing against Modano, but the Wild would be much better off getting a 25 year old with a future, not a 39 year old with a past.
Oh yeah, you are comparing Gretzky and Edmonton with Modano and Minnesota? Really? You can’t be serious.
Modano and/or agent reached out to DR after the post lock out. DR told him the Wild was going to let Bruno go and give Daigle more ice time. I wonder if Smug regrets punting on that FA market assuming he had the choice - it might have been Naegele’s call.
KiPA…
I’m not that bright (just ask Multiple Mister) but even I know that Tavares might not contribute much this year, and he was first overall.
But closing tags is my business.
I should have Known it… 
Modano? Lol! 75pts? Lolol! Pass the blunt!
so on a more interesting note than the intricacies of “draft home”
Brodziak’s stats show a significant increase in his production when he was at WB/Scranton - his career year, if you will. It just so happens that he was coached by Richards then.
Reading between the lines - this seems even more like an excellent move.
FFS is correct: Modano did reach out post lock out…but DR was not interested. I read it then. Modano said something to the effect that it would be exciting to finish his career here. Now, for me, I am done with the Modano topic
- Now Billy Mays has died at 50
- Now, for me, I am done with the Modano topic
As am I, going on several years now 
Well, any time you can add a 39-year-old who hasn’t scored more than 60 points in over three years at a cap hit of almost $3.5 million, I think you have to do it.
/end sarcasm
MKIA, either he is on to something or he is on something! Mike should finish his year in dallas, class guy but get it done in Dallas. Vinvcent LeCavalier, now that is someone to go after, he would be worth the price of addmision. Thanks Hanson brothers, you should get some rest, Its going to be a busy week. You are the reason I subscribe to the Stribuine!
Modano just wants to end his career with the Stars. I was surprised that he decided to play this coming season. He really doesn’t want to play anywhere else, especially in Minnesota.
- Now Billy Mays has died at 50
And the Discovery Channel now has two shows they need to replace (’Pitchmen’ and ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8′)…
They could always get whats his name from the sham wow commercials to replace Billy Mays WRT. And it’s no big loss if J&K+8 is gone. Although that was a good train wreck in the making to watch.
I wish the season would start already. And as for the Assistant coach positions that Russo hinted at above…. please please please keep Ramsey!!
Modanos cap hit is 2.2 million and yes road tripper I am surpised Modano is playing as well this year. I understand he is only playing for the owner because he asked him to. That is not a reason to play the game of hockey and should explain why he is only scoring 60 or fewer points a year .
Finally HIS CAP HIT IS 2.2 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR FOR THE LAST TIME. 3. 5 MILLION LAST YEAR. WE OLD MAN NOLAN 2.5 MILLION
You couldn’t be more wrong, MKia. His SALARY is $2.25 million this year. His CAP HIT is $3.45 million. The cap hit is the average of the entire contract, it is not a year-by-year reflection of his salary.
To end this discussion before I go back to cleaning out my garage. I am just saying give the guy what he wants. I have heard from friends who know he wanted to play here last year road tripper. I am saying he would get excited to play again if he were here, and if I am a gm I would be interested in him
ok pa I may be wrong then, still I would do it. You cant get 75 points anywhere
What/who would you trade to get Modano?
Mister Know it all says: To end this discussion before I go back to cleaning out my garage.
I was wondering if your mom let you live in the house.
Harding or a prospect I would trade. Perspective - 7.5 mil for Heatley or Modano at 3.5 modano and you keep your assets
I understand Fletcher’s been busy with the trade ideas and the draft but he hasn’t made an offer to Gaborik yet?
What? Does the Wild want him back or not? I got the impression that the Wild had given him an unofficial deadline of the draft to decide if he wants to come back or not. If not, then CF would go into overdrive to trade his rights.
Heatley for several years or Modano for one year?
C’mon KiPA…they’d only need Modano for one year since Multple Mister knows they will win the Cup with him.
This topic is slightly less of a waste of time than the ‘bring back DR because Fletcher didn’t add anyone meaningful’ crap.
I know several of us discussed this yesterday but I hope Fritsche is qualified. He is young, can do as much as a UFA/Veilleux 3rd/4th liner, and still has upside.
Fritsche/Brodziak/Clutterbuck for third line!!
I know it is a long offseason so I trust Fletcher and Co. but I don’t see his contract being a problem, considering his age and possible upside. yea, he has been well traveled thus far but I liked what I saw out of him…especially when on a line with Clutterbuck.
C’mon KiPA…they’d only need Modano for one year since Multple Mister knows they will win the Cup with him
Good point…I defer to the wisdom of others.
Sparky- good stuff your funny DAWG. Your off base though. You dont have me pegged. People are more complex then you realized
Kevin in Pa= The wild cant afford to deal away assets right ? Now that we know that, going after veterans has been my thought on here. They want to play more up tempo hockey without the guys and no assets to trade for the guys. Mister Know it all has said veterans that could be available that may fit would be Modano and Jagr. If I am the GM I would be taking that angle
I am right about Modano being a good value for Minnesota. You dont believe in my rational ? Why did Fletch pick Brodziak ? He thinks the coach will get more production then Edmonton did
Seriously? Modano? Again?
Why?
Never mind. I don’t wanna know.
Oh we have many reasons why Misconduct and as usual people disagree with Mister Know it all. Bottom line win win, it would be good for him and good for the Wild. I bet the owner od Dallas is holding back. Dallas has been trying to change the face of the organization from him to others for a couple of years now
me either. It’d be like needing an engine overhaul, and instead adding pedals from your Schwinn.
Michael up North says:
June 28th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Modano? Lol! 75pts? Lolol! Pass the blunt
ONLY 15 MORE POINTS A YEAR DOES NOT SEEM THAT HARD TO COMPREHEND GIVEN THE REASONS I HAVE LAID OUT MICHAEL UP NORTH WITH PAVELICH
jimlove says:
June 28th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
so on a more interesting note than the intricacies of “draft home”
Brodziak’s stats show a significant increase in his production when he was at WB/Scranton - his career year, if you will. It just so happens that he was coached by Richards then.
Reading between the lines - this seems even more like an excellent move.
MY POINT ON MODANO EXACTLY- SHOWS A PERSONS PRODUCTION CAN CHANGE
Modano is washed up. No thanks.
Modano’s stats - past 2 years.
Year GP G A Pts +/-
2008-09 80 15 31 46 -13
2007-08 82 21 36 57 -11
Now, end of discussion.
-Oh we have many reasons why Misconduct and as usual people disagree with Mister Know it all.-
Number 1 reason is because you keep throwing out these ridiculous arguments!! Just change your moniker to “Mister Knows Nothing At All-excuse me while I go back on my meds”.
