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Dakota Case

NHL Draft: Why Ian McCoshen’s First-Round Worthy

Dakota Case | February 9, 2013

Ian McCoshen has been impressive in his third USHL season, but is it enough to make him a legitimate first round NHL draft pick in June?

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, USHL

USHL Alum Thomas Vanek Leading NHL in Scoring

Dakota Case | February 1, 2013

Just seven games into the NHL regular season, Buffalo’s Thomas Vanek is turning heads…again. It’s nothing he’s not used to as he is unquestionably the Sabres’ top gun. Vanek, who…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, USHL

USHL Top Prospects Shining

Dakota Case | January 24, 2013

Every year, all anyone hears about are the top prospects eligible for the next NHL Entry Draft playing in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) or in Europe. The United States…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Has Cal Clutterbuck Become Expendable?

Dakota Case | January 14, 2013

After a very active offseason in free agency, Minnesota’s top two offensive lines look as deadly as any in the NHL. With the top six looking set, the Wild has…

Categories Minnesota Wild

The Great Debate: Jonas Brodin or Mathew Dumba, Who’s Better?

Dakota Case | January 11, 2013

Ask any Wild fan who their top prospect is and every one of them will say Mikael Granlund without any hesitation. However, throw in the word “defensive” between “top” and…

Categories Minnesota Wild, NHL Prospects

Game On, Minnesota: Time for a Wild Training Camp!

Dakota Case | January 6, 2013

It was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning that the National Hockey League and the NHL Players Association reached a deal agreeing on the framework of a new…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild Prospect Mario Lucia’s Headed to Russia

Dakota Case | December 23, 2012

Minnesota Wild prospects Mathew Dumba and Tyler Graovac may not be participating in the 2013 WJHC, but 2011 second-rounder Mario Lucia is.

Categories International Hockey, Minnesota Wild, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Matt Dumba Cut From 2013 WJHC Roster

Dakota Case | December 13, 2012

Tonight, Team Canada trimmed their roster down to the 23 players needed for the Ufa, Russia tournament to be held later this month. Amongst the final cuts was goaltender Laurent…

Categories International Hockey, Minnesota Wild, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Team Canada Makes First Cuts, Wild Prospect Eliminated

Dakota Case | December 12, 2012

It was officially announced on Wednesday night that 2011 Minnesota Wild 7th round pick Tyler Graovac was among the first cuts from Team Canada’s U-20 WJHC roster. The Ottawa 67’s…

Categories International Hockey, Minnesota Wild, World Junior Hockey Championship

More Minnesota Wild Prospects Eligible for the 2013 WJHC

Dakota Case | December 9, 2012

A week and a half ago, I started a two-part article about the Minnesota Wild prospects eligible for the 2013 World Junior Hockey Championship. After the bombshell of Wild goaltender…

Categories International Hockey, Minnesota Wild, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Reasons Why Minnesota Will Win the Next Stanley Cup

Dakota Case | November 30, 2012

It’s been a rough couple of days for Wild fans. For those of you who don’t know, Minnesota Wild backstopper Josh Harding, drafted 38th overall in 2002, has been diagnosed…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild Prospects Eligible for the 2013 WJHC

Dakota Case | November 27, 2012

Ah, the holidays; a time for relaxing and cherishing the time you spend with friends, family and loved ones in general. It’s also time to sit back and watch some…

Categories CHL, International Hockey, Minnesota Wild, NHL Prospects, OHL, QMJHL, WHL, World Junior Hockey Championship
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