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Why Dany Heatley Belongs on Minnesota’s Top Line
In the Old West, a renowned but aging gunslinger usually ended his career with a bullet in a ditch. In the new West, he’s paid $7.5 million this year and...
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THW NHL Power Rankings: Week 11
Week 11 brings us the last power rankings before what looks to be an exciting NHL trade deadline. While Jarome Iginla could have already been the biggest name to be...
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‘Middle Men’ Driving Minnesota Wild’s Success
The Minnesota Wild had their seven-game winning streak snapped in a match-up against the Dallas Stars on Friday night. That loss was disappointing, but the winning streak clearly established Mike...
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Wild Winning Streak Overshadowed By Penguins, Iginla
It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ acquisition of Jarome Iginla and their baker’s dozen of wins in succession have stolen most of the NHL media attention. Perhaps the extensive...
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Minnesota Wild: Four Who Must Step Up
The Minnesota Wild is headed for a fall. It’s no exaggeration to say that Devin Setoguchi and Matt Cullen have ignited the 14-5-1 explosion which has propelled the Wild near...
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Life in Houston No Vacation For Mikael Granlund
Mikael Granlund was sent back to the AHL’s Houston Aeros towards the beginning of the month after losing his line-up spot with the Minnesota Wild. While the Wild continue...
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Minnesota Wild Kicking Butt in the Northwest
As the shortened 2013 NHL season has advanced, it is beginning to look more and more like the rejuvenated Minnesota Wild do have a legitimate shot at reaching the postseason...
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Matt Cullen: Turning Back The Clock In Minnesota
Matt Cullen is turning back the clock to 2006 when he was a key offensive piece on a Stanley Cup winning team in the Carolina Hurricanes and the 2013 Minnesota...
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Brett Clark Addition Is Bad News For Young Minnesota Blue Liners
It was announced on Wednesday that the Minnesota Wild had signed veteran defenseman Brett Clark for the rest of the season. The 36 year old brings over 600 games of NHL...
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Minnesota Wild Mid-Term Review
Pre-season projection: Playoff team Current stock: Holding Team record: 13-9-2 (3rd in conference, 1st in Northwest division) 7-4-1 in their last 12, the Minnesota Wild has clawed to the top...
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Minnesota Goaltender Niklas Backstrom Tames Wild West
Offseason attention may have been devoted to big free agent signings Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, but there should be no mistaking that veteran goaltender Niklas Backstrom is a vital...
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Minnesota Wild Should Stay the Course
An army made up of just privates and generals cannot win a war. Much the same, the Minnesota Wild, breaking in promising recruits like Mikael Granlund, Jonas Brodin, Jason Zucker,...