Look who's filling up net lately for Minnesota Wild: It's Steph...

FEBRUARY 22: Stephane Veilleux #19 of the Minnesota Wild tries to flip the puck around Cristobal Huet #38 of the Chicago Blackhawks on February 22, 2009 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

[MooDog33]

Veilleux is one of the rare breed in pro sports. He is on the low end of the comp spectrum and is greatful for the opportunity. I love his energy and willingness to play hurt (how many times have you seen him with a full cage because he's playing with a broken bone in his face?). He may have made a tactical error last summer in his contract negotiations, but he never held a grudge for being put on waivers. He never complains about ice time. Put Veilleux's attitude, energy and team play in Gaborik's body and you have Ovechkin. For the time being, I'll take Veilleux and his 110% every shift.

[joedirt]

MooDog33 wrote:

Veilleux is one of the rare breed in pro sports. He is on the low end of the comp spectrum and is greatful for the opportunity. I love his energy and willingness to play hurt (how many times have you seen him with a full cage because he's playing with a broken bone in his face?). He may have made a tactical error last summer in his contract negotiations, but he never held a grudge for being put on waivers. He never complains about ice time. Put Veilleux's attitude, energy and team play in Gaborik's body and you have Ovechkin. For the time being, I'll take Veilleux and his 110% every shift.

Amen...

[Drew]

Personally I'll take Gaborik's 75% effort and winning the division. But missing the playoffs is cool too if that's what your into.

[Julia]

Drew are you really Marian in disguise???

[Dicky]

He seems like a nice hard working guy, but 12 goals for a career high and a -16 +/- this season just doesn't excite me.
Drew does have a point. Even though he is just so injury prone, the record for the Wild is significantly better when Gaborik plays. Get him back in the lineup soon and make a run at the playoffs this year.