Minnesota hands roster spot to 18-year-old

He's got talent that's obvious. will it translate to immediate success? stranger things have happened, **** luck to him, and I do hope he holds on, and makes a contribution.

how is typing "good" a swear word? are you serious?

maybe the mods have the same last name as the object of the story...only a different vowel at the end

he's gonna get his 5 games, like a ton of other kids, and then we'll see where we're at. I doubt he stays beyond that.

I don't why, but when I see his name that 'Roomba' commercial keeps running through my head.

I don't know why, but when I see his name that 'Roomba' commercial keeps running through my head.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 09:10 AM ET  01.18 by Spiny Norman

maybe the mods have the same last name as the object of the story...only a different vowel at the end

Actually it has two s's added.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:58 AM ET  01.18 by The Aussie Caniac

how is typing "good" a swear word? are you serious?

How do we know you typed "good"?? ;)

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:50 AM ET  01.18 by puttin on the foil

he's gonna get his 5 games, like a ton of other kids, and then we'll see where we're at. I doubt he stays beyond that.

Yep. Flyers are doing the same thing with an 18 year old they have hopes for. I don't know if 5 games is enough to make a judgement, but with Briere likely out for a few games, it's a perfect opportunity to see what he can do.

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Originally posted 10:21 AM ET  01.18 by Canuck eh?

Actually it has two s's added.

With an 'A' in front. He's no Yzerman I'll bet.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:50 AM ET  01.18 by puttin on the foil

he's gonna get his 5 games, like a ton of other kids, and then we'll see where we're at. I doubt he stays beyond that.

Completely agree Foil, it's alot to ask any 18 year old kid, and one who plays defense none the less, to not only understand the position, but thrive in it. I like this 5 game, test the waters if you will rule for these kids though. May not be a good lithmus test or sample of how they can truly play, but it gives them something to strive for once they report back to the minors.

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Originally posted 11:02 AM ET  01.18 by Nacho Johnson

Completely agree Foil, it's alot to ask any 18 year old kid, and one who plays defense none the less, to not only understand the position, but thrive in it. I like this 5 game, test the waters if you will rule for these kids though. May not be a good lithmus test or sample of how they can truly play, but it gives them something to strive for once they report back to the minors.

18 year olds go back to Jr's Nacho but yes I think it's a smart move to let them sit at the big people's table for a bit let them get a taste of what to expect and to find what parts of their game they have to improve to stay longer next time

If Dumba can become as good a defenseman as the HOFer was to his left the Wild have got themselves one heck of a player.

Only time will tell if it's a Smart Move... Or just plain Dumba :-)

* Couldn't help myself.

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Originally posted 10:55 AM ET  01.18 by shiprock

With an 'A' in front. He's no Yzerman I'll bet.

maybe they are hoping he will be the kobe bryant of hockey

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 10:21 AM ET  01.18 by Canuck eh?

Actually it has two s's added.

LOL

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:58 AM ET  01.18 by The Aussie Caniac

He's got talent that's obvious. will it translate to immediate success? stranger things have happened,

I wish him all the luck.......I got a feeling he will surprise us all.

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Originally posted 03:48 PM ET  01.18 by LittleE~BigMT fan

I wish him all the luck.......I got a feeling he will surprise us all.

OK but Canuck already gave him his nickname LOL

QUOTE(#18):

Originally posted 06:23 PM ET  01.18 by shiprock

OK but Canuck already gave him his nickname LOL

LOL