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Minnesota lineup

Posted by Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff October 11, 2008 11:29 AM

ST. PAUL -- Good morning from the glittering Xcel Energy Center, where the Wild are kicking off their 2008-09.

Blake Wheeler and Phil Kessel walked to the rink together this morning. But Wheeler quickly fell behind, as he was continually stopped for autographs and pictures. Kessel had a good laugh about the rookie's slow progress.

Tonight's expected Wild lineup:

Stephane Veilleux
James Sheppard
Marian Gaborik
Owen Nolan
Eric Belanger
Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Andrew Brunette
Mikko Koivu
Antti Miettinen
Colton Gillies
Benoit Pouliot
Craig Weller
Martin Skoula
Brent Burns
Kim Johnsson
Nick Schultz
Erik Reitz
Marc-Andre Bergeron
Niklas Backstrom
Josh Harding
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2 comments so far...
  1. Minnesoooooooota.Kessel 6-0 Wheeler 6-3 and they can both move.Sounds like the soil out there is pretty good for growing strong legs.

    Posted by nhl1 October 11, 08 11:51 AM
  1. This lineup doesn't scare me at all. Losing Ralston was a huge loss for them. But I'm sure they will play the Lemaire trap so it will be close. Also, the Bruins' defense is so slow Gaborik could abuse them all by himself. I don't like this guy matched up with Chara at all.

    Posted by kevin October 11, 08 04:43 PM
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