NHL Minnesota Wild #32 Niklas Backstrom Red Jersey

NHL Minnesota Wild #32 Niklas Backstrom Red Jersey
Often times, three out of five isn’t so bad.But when it means missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs three out of the past five seasons, as is the case with the Minnesota Wild, suddenly the statistic looks a bit more disturbing.Even in 2007 and 2008, when the Wild were part of the Western Conference semifinals, the team never reached Cup-contender level. Under former — and original — coach Jacques Lemaire, the franchise regularly adhered to a more defensive-oriented system. Cheap NHL JERSEYS I have had an amazing England career. I have 72 caps more than I ever dreamed of. I have played in three World Cups, won one, captained England to the final in another.After the lockout, though, the game evolved into a more speed and skill-oriented one, with offensive potency serving as a championship catalyst.However, after the 2008-09 season, Lemaire stepped down from behind the bench and a new culture set in. Former Pittsburgh Penguins assistant general manager Chuck Fletcher took over GM duties and brought current coach Todd Richards to the organization. Meanwhile, Marian Gaborik — one of the league’s most prolific scorers — decided to sign a long-term contract with the New York Rangers as an unrestricted free agent, leaving his former Wild team looking to rebuild and move on.
Former Calgary Flames forward Eric Nystrom,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, a former first-round pick, signed a three-year deal. While Nystrom’s offensive numbers have come along slowly — he’s tallied 39 points in 204 NHL games — he brings grit and energy as a bottom-six forward.Moody took over and led the side to a Test victory over Australia. With Borthwick then left out of the 32-man senior squad for the coming season, it seemed the Bath new boy was set to continue as captain this season.Wholesale NHL Minnesota Wild Jerseys The Wild hope a change of scenery will bring out some of Nystrom’s offensive talents and that his two-way play will have an immediate and noticeable impact.While Cullen and Nystrom bring NHL experience to the table, Fletcher relied equally as heavily on ensuring a solid draft. Enter Mikael Granlund, a Finnish-born center who has as much creativity as potential. Granlund was the highest-rated European player in the 2010 Entry Draft and was selected ninth by the Wild.The Saracens lock captained England for the first 20 Tests of Johnson’s tenure as team manager, but had to be removed from the role for the summer tour Down Under due to a recurring knee injury.
Others who left include forward Andrew Ebbett and defensemen John Scott and Jaime Sifers. The three combined for a total of 9 goals and 7 assists for the Wild last season, so their departures shouldn’t have a lasting impact.Having escaped the free-agent period relatively unscathed, Fletcher took on a proactive approach to lure in players who will become key components to the success of the Wild in the upcoming season. The big move of free agency was the signing of veteran center Matt Cullen. The 33-year-old model of consistency agreed to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million.There were some great characters and it was a dream really, just a shame we couldn’t finish it off.Of course you would love to be involved in the World Cup but if not then you just accept it.Cullen has registered at least 40 points in each of his past five seasons. More importantly, he has played for three teams in those five years, so acquainting himself with new surroundings — although Cullen is a Minnesota native — shouldn’t be an issue.Speaking of experience, recent Stanley Cup champion John Madden is also new to the mix. The smart, gritty 37-year-old center doesn’t put up the offensive numbers he once did, but still knows his way around the rink. For a team trying to compete for the playoffs, his presence will be warmly welcomed.
To replace Gaborik’s offensive threats, Fletcher signed Martin Havlat to a lucrative, long-term deal. But Havlat endured a disappointing campaign last year, as he registered just 18 goals and 54 points — a microcosm of the Wild’s struggles.Fortunately, the 2010-11 season represents a clean slate, where Wild management, coaches, players and fans can forget the past — including last year’s 84-point effort that was good for fourth in the Northwest Division and 13th in the West — and move on with the promise of a better day under the leadership of the franchise’s first permanent captain, On the whole, the Wild did not fall victim to the consequences that often come with an offseason. NHL JERSEYS Depth, lineup flexibility and toughness were among the ingredients that left Minnesota. Leading the departed four was tough-guy Derek Boogaard, who signed with the New York Rangers as an unrestricted free agent.While his offensive contributions won’t be sadly missed, every team needs a physical presence and a guy who can monitor certain conduct on the ice as it pertains to the team’s key players. The 6-foot-8,NFL Jerseys, 257-pound giant did just that in his five seasons with the Wild.


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