Leddy Traded; More Bad Press for the Gophers
by WCHBlog on Feb 12, 2010 1:33 PM PST
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Nick Leddy was supposed to be the Minnesota Wild's next hometown hero when they selected in the first round of last year's draft. but the Wild have already traded Leddy to the Chicago Blackhawks, along with Kim Johnsson for defenseman Cam Barker.
Maybe more importantly, the Star-Trib's Michael Russo throws this bombshell at the very end of his article:
More evidence that people aren't exactly thrilled with the way Don Lucia has been managing all his talent at Minnesota. It's also interesting to see Chicago pick up Leddy. The 'Hawks Director of Player Development is former UMD Bulldog Norm MacIver, who still lives in the Duluth area, and seems to be collecting a nice stable of WCHA talent. The Blackhawks took UMD defenseman Dylan Olsen in the first round last year and UMD forward Dan DeLisle in the third round. Leddy and Olsen definitely give Chicago a nice pair for the future. Neither has necessarily put up the biggest stats this year, but in terms of pro potential, they're probably at or near the top of the list.: The Wild, I am also told, was very concerned about Leddy's development at the U.
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Same reason why the Isles plucked Okposo after his frosh year.
I think former Iron Ranger Joel Maturi needs to take a hike himself. Perfect example signing on Head Football coach of U of M to an extension…what the hell has this guy done for the program to deserve a extension. Same as with Lucia…granted he won two national championships but Minnesota expects nothing but great seasons every year. This will be the third year in the row where the gophs will not make NCAA’s. 20 damn NHL draft picks on the Gophs squad and this is what we get…problem is we have to many perimeter players and not enough meat and potatoes. The kids need to earn there spot in the line up and not just play cause they are drafted. Lucia bye bye!
Teddy
Ted Thompson should worry about the devlopment of his current players James Sheppard, Colton Gillies, and formerly Beniout Poliout… a bit ironic that the Wild want to cast judgment about developmently abilities when they have none themselves.
That said, he happens to be right in his comments about the Gophers having no passion, and therfore Lucia needs to go… I just take offense when it comes from a guy who needs to look in the mirrior himself.
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