Aaron Heckmann

I am a die-hard Wild fan, an aspiring journalist and I love watching hockey! I am from and live in Minnesota. I also am a contributor to Gone Puck Wild.

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Wild Season Review: Poor Goaltending Defined Their Regular Season

July 26th, 2020 There were not very many issues when it came to the Minnesota Wild, but the main storyline over the course of the 2019-20 season was the fact that the team had poor goaltending. Actually, it was the worst in the NHL and prevented the Wild from making any run towards a top-three spot in the division, which would have meant an automatic...

Matt Dumba: Injury, Luck or Outlier?

July 20th, 2020 The Minnesota Wild have an interesting case in defenseman Matt Dumba, and an examination of his 2018-19 campaign is vital in determining whether or not it could have been an outlier. Could there have been factors such as deployment, systems or just pure luck that played into the sharpshooting defenseman being on pace for over 30 goals...

Should the Wild Retire Mikko Koivu's Number?

July 17th, 2020 Mikko Koivu has made a remarkable impression on the Minnesota Wild over the course of his career. Whether it is through his play on the ice or his character and leadership in the locker room, he is a player you want on an NHL club. Related: Do You Know Your NHL Goalie Trivia? The question at hand is whether Koivu deserves to have...