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Aaron HeckmannAaron Heckmann

I am a die-hard Wild fan, an aspiring sportswriter. I also write for GonePuckWild. I cover the Wild with an emphasis on analytics.

Minnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong

February 25, 2021 by Aaron Heckmann
Kirill Kaprizov Minnesota Wild

Kirill Kaprizov has been one of the best forwards for the Minnesota Wild this season after finally making his NHL debut. Victor Rask has arguably just played his best string …

Read moreMinnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong

Categories Advanced Stats, Minnesota Wild Tags Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello, Victor Rask

Minnesota Wild Power Play Needs a Rebuild From Top to Bottom

February 24, 2021 by Aaron Heckmann
Minnesota Wild celebrating

The Minnesota Wild’s power play struggles will become increasingly problematic real fast, as if it hasn’t already become a barrier. It has been an issue all season, and nothing has …

Read moreMinnesota Wild Power Play Needs a Rebuild From Top to Bottom

Categories Advanced Stats, Minnesota Wild Tags Dean Evason, Joel Eriksson Ek, Jordan Greenway, Nick Bonino

Wild Weekly: Pair of Wins, Fiala Shines & Zuccarello Returns

February 22, 2021 by Aaron Heckmann
Minnesota Wild Weekly Matt Dumba Kevin Fiala

Welcome to this week’s installment of Wild Weekly, which will take a look back at this past week. It will include notes, the biggest takeaways, and, of course, the review …

Read moreWild Weekly: Pair of Wins, Fiala Shines & Zuccarello Returns

Categories Column, Minnesota Wild Tags Kevin Fiala, Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello

Long-Time Wild Captain Mikko Koivu Announces Retirement

February 9, 2021 by Aaron Heckmann
Mikko Koivu Minnesota Wild

It was unexpectedly announced Tuesday afternoon that veteran center Mikko Koivu is retiring from the NHL. The 16-year veteran and long-time Minnesota Wild captain parted ways with the Wild after …

Read moreLong-Time Wild Captain Mikko Koivu Announces Retirement

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, News, Top Stories Tags Mikko Koivu, Retirement

Minnesota Wild 3 Stars of the Month – January 2021

February 2, 2021 by Aaron Heckmann
Minnesota Wild Three Stars of the Month

The Wild had an excellent start to the season that featured four wins in the first five games. However, as of late, several of the Wild’s issues have caught up …

Read moreMinnesota Wild 3 Stars of the Month – January 2021

Categories Minnesota Wild Tags Joel Eriksson Ek, Jordan Greenway, Kirill Kaprizov

Wild Will Get Big Push When Zuccarello & Rossi Return

January 28, 2021 by Aaron Heckmann
Mats Zuccarello Minnesota Wild

After starting the 2020-21 season 3-1, the Minnesota Wild’s holes in the lineup are beginning to glare after two straight losses. The biggest issues right now that surround the Wild …

Read moreWild Will Get Big Push When Zuccarello & Rossi Return

Categories Minnesota Wild Tags Marco Rossi, Mats Zuccarello

Wild Weekly: A Pair Of Comeback Wins Against The Kings

January 18, 2021 by Aaron Heckmann
Minnesota Wild Weekly Matt Dumba Kevin Fiala

Welcome to the first installment of Wild Weekly, which will be a weekly article from one of the Hockey Writers Wild writers. It will be a review of the past …

Read moreWild Weekly: A Pair Of Comeback Wins Against The Kings

Categories Minnesota Wild Tags Kevin Fiala, Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Dumba, Ryan Suter

Minnesota Wild Season Preview: A Roster Ready For Success in 2020-21

January 14, 2021 by Aaron Heckmann
Minnesota Wild series preview Kevin Fiala, Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi

The Minnesota Wild were incredibly active this offseason, which changed the landscape of the Wild’s future. In all honesty, it was inevitable as they maneuver past the barriers during this …

Read moreMinnesota Wild Season Preview: A Roster Ready For Success in 2020-21

Categories Minnesota Wild, Previews and Predictions Tags Jared Spurgeon, Kirill Kaprizov, Marcus Johansson, West Division

Wild Lock Up Top Defensive Forward Marcus Foligno

January 14, 2021 by Aaron Heckmann
Columbus Blue Jackets Zach Werenski Minnesota Wild Marcus Foligno

On Tuesday, the Wild made a significant transaction by locking up veteran winger Marcus Foligno. The Wild announced they signed Foligno to a three-year, $9.3 million extension. Some may think …

Read moreWild Lock Up Top Defensive Forward Marcus Foligno

Categories Advanced Stats, Wild Transactions Tags Marcus Foligno

Wild Will Want to See More of the Same From Kevin Fiala

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by Aaron Heckmann
Kevin Fiala Minnesota Wild

Kevin Fiala was one of the only positive transactions that happened during former Minnesota Wild general manager Paul Fenton’s tenure. Once described as a game-breaker, Fiala struggled after the trade …

Read moreWild Will Want to See More of the Same From Kevin Fiala

Categories Advanced Stats, Minnesota Wild Tags Kevin Fiala

Minnesota Wild’s Best Value Contracts for 2020-21

December 9, 2020 by Aaron Heckmann
Joel Eriksson Ek, Mikhail Sergachev

After the Paul Fenton chaos and Bill Guerin making his mark on the franchise, there are some good and bad contracts left over on the Minnesota Wild. There are a …

Read moreMinnesota Wild’s Best Value Contracts for 2020-21

Categories Minnesota Wild Tags Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno

Wild’s 3 Breakout Candidates for 2020-21

November 22, 2020November 18, 2020 by Aaron Heckmann
Jordan Greenway Minnesota Wild

After the significant changes this offseason, the makeup of the Minnesota Wild’s roster is drastically different from last season. If the team desires a playoff berth next season, it will …

Read moreWild’s 3 Breakout Candidates for 2020-21

Categories Minnesota Wild, Previews and Predictions Tags Joel Eriksson Ek, Jordan Greenway, Kirill Kaprizov
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