November 29, 2008 Goalie Josh Harding will get the start in goal for the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Our View:Harding will start for Niklas Backstrom. Harding has started just one other game the entire year, but has played in two and has a .927 save percentage and 1.84 GAA.
October 3, 2008 Josh Harding suffered a scratched cornea when he took a stick to his eye on Wednesday, according to The Star Tribune. "Everything's fine," Harding said. "It's just a slight scratch. But nothing serious. I should be back right away."
Our View:Harding should be fully ready to support Niklas Backstrom in the season opener and is a good bet to post solid numbers over the 25-30 games he is likely to play for the Wild this season.
October 1, 2008 Josh Harding stopped 25 of 26 shots but had to leave the game ealry on Wednesday as the Wild beat the Sabres 3-2. Harding left the game in the third period after a fluke accident in front of the Minnesota net according to the AP. Buffalo’s Dylan Hunter lifted the stick of Wild defenseman Martin Skoula in the crease, causing Skolua’s blade to enter the eye hole of Harding’s mask. Harding immediately dropped to the ice and was helped off by a trainer.
Our View:Harding should be ok and we'll keep you posted on his status. He ws replaced by Nicklas Backstrom.
