Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild

[CascadeFilly]

Let's all remember that Laine is still only 19. Everything about his game is going to get much better over time.

I think Scheifele was the best Jet on the ice last night. He didn't look phased by the moment in the slightest, and was solid throughout. Lowry was up there, too. That guy is built for playoff hockey.

[fungchen3]

Is he filthier than AM34 ? (who IMO has the best wrister in the league)

Yes.

Matthews has a nasty wrist shot that is as great as Laine's in close. The difference being, Laine can do it from further out - that's what blows me away about him. It's like watching game footage from the early-80's when players could beat goalies with awesome shots from distance. Today, mortals rarely beat goalies from long range with clean wrist shots. Laine is the exception to the rule.

Yeah but Laine ain't getting those shots enhanced with injections.

True point.

Laine is an incredible scorer, but I don't think he's quite in Ovie's league.

I think after OV8 retires, he will be universally considered the greatest goal scorer of all time when he retires. If it were somehow possible to accurately tally goals on an era-adjusted basis, I have no doubt he would top the list.

Ah, in terms of "goal scorer" I would agree with you. Ovechkin is one of the best goal scorers I've seen in my lifetime. In terms of goal scorers (volume, consistency, etc.) He's up there with Bossy, Hull, Lemieux, Bure, et al. What makes Ovie such a special goal scorer is not only his shot arsenal, but his hunger to score (very Rocket Richard / Phil Espositio like) and his size, strength, and speed. Ovie defines what a goal scoring machine is. And, forget about retirement, I already consider him among the top goal scorers in NHL history.

However, if I'm isolating just the "shot itself" I have Laine up there with Bossy, even ahead of Hull, Ovechkin, Bure. At this point, Laine doesn't attack the net or zone with ferociousness like Ovechkin, he does his damage from distance. If he wants to equal Ovechkin, he'll need to win multiple Rocket's and score an insane amount of goals on a consistent basis. That's no easy task. But, in terms of shot, I haven't seen anything like it since Bossy.

Last night Eddie O. said he honestly thinks Laine will score 60-70 goals in a season soon. If he were to somehow score 70 goals (or even match Ovie's 65), he'd be on his way to cementing himself among the great scorers.

[Axeman33]

This wont be good if it holds up

https://twitter.com/RussoHockey/stat...27922634174464

Hearing Dumba is a gametime decision #mnwild

[CascadeFilly]

This wont be good if it holds up

https://twitter.com/RussoHockey/stat...27922634174464

Ouch. Wonder what it was that potentially injured him. If he can play in any capacity, he'll be in the lineup. The Wild desperately need this game.

[Axeman33]

Sounds like Dumba is good to go

https://twitter.com/RussoHockey/stat...31631690813441

Boudreau says this is playoff weather “if you’re playing in Antarctica.”

Boudreau says Dumba is playing

#mnwild players have option to stay in day rooms in St. Paul so they don’t have drive to/from here again because of weather

[Zorro]

I wonder if the violins get brought out tonight??

[CascadeFilly]

Feels like tonight could be a dangerous game, with the upset in routine and the Wild's backs against the wall. Hope the Jets are able to bring their A game. I have a slight concern we could see less than that tonight.

[Zorro]

When captain Wheeler is in the drivers seat, there is no taking nights off!! "A-game" will be brought!!

[CascadeFilly]

When captain Wheeler is in the drivers seat, there is no taking nights off!! "A-game" will be brought!!

Ummm...

[StuntMan12]

When captain Wheeler is in the drivers seat, there is no taking nights off!! "A-game" will be brought!!

[PenguinHunter]

Myers left the game?

[CascadeFilly]

Myers left the game?

Yeah, looked like an ankle thing, but it was hard to tell.

[Zorro]

We will let you back on the bandwagon once they win again!! Every team is allowed a off night especially with their travel issues.. Minny is pumped and playing well tonight!!

[StuntMan12]

We will let you back on the bandwagon once they win again!! Every team is allowed a off night especially with their travel issues.. Minny is pumped and playing well tonight!!

lol I'm still rooting for Winnipeg. I seen an opening for a funny meme and I took it :P

[Eskimo Brother]

Myers left the game?

Could have been a tweak in his hip. He's had work on it before. It was tough to tell what it really was. He went down a little funny, but it looked innocent.