Why Raffi Torres’ Injury Matters Dustin Nelson | August 21, 2014 Some might toss off yesterday’s announcement that San Jose Shark winger Raffi Torres will be undergoing a second surgery on his right knee as an insignificant event for the team’s…
Five Must-Watch San Jose Sharks Games In 2014-15 Dustin Nelson | August 14, 2014 The San Jose Sharks have consistently been one of the top teams in the league during the regular season, but continue to struggle when it counts most. Despite the talk…
Backtracking on the Sharks Rebuild Dustin Nelson | August 13, 2014 Sharks coach Todd McLellan did an interview for NHL.com’s “Five Questions series on Tuesday and started an interesting new chapter in San Jose’s offseason drama. The responses conform to the…
Five Must-Watch Minnesota Wild Games In 2014-15 Dustin Nelson | August 12, 2014 The Minnesota Wild had a run last season that should keep Wild fans excited for a new season right up until the season opener on October 9. The Wild should,…
Minnesota Wild Social Media Guide Dustin Nelson | August 11, 2014 Are you feeling lost without the familiar, dulcet tones of Anthony LaPanta on your TV, Mike Greenlay’s color commentary (RIP “The Faceoff” with Gorg vs. Greenlay, in our hearts forever),…
Jordan Schroeder in Minnesota: Potential vs. Production Dustin Nelson | August 1, 2014 As we move through the barren hockey wasteland of late summer, I take a look at new Minnesota Wild acquisitions and their potential impact on the team. The first installments…
NHL.com Fantasy Rankings Reveal Wild Goaltending Conundrum Dustin Nelson | July 17, 2014 Wild fans don’t need me to tell them that the goaltending situation in Minnesota for the 2014-15 season is a little messy. But, despite general manager Chuck Fletcher saying he’d…
Wild Open to Long-Term Deal with Nino Niederreiter and Other Harbingers Dustin Nelson | July 15, 2014 Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher has deftly navigated some tricky waters this off-season. One of the most difficult jobs he faces is not signing stars like Thomas Vanek, but…
Is Thomas Vanek Minnesota’s Next Dany Heatley? Dustin Nelson | July 14, 2014 The Thomas Vanek signing has proved to be a little divisive among the State of Hockey faithful. Many are excited and see the Wild nabbing one of the NHL’s elite…
With Qualifying Offers Not Issued, The Wild Could Target These Free Agents Dustin Nelson | July 1, 2014 With the June 30 deadline to issue qualifying offers to RFAs having passed, a slew of young players have entered the unrestricted free agent pool at the 11th hour. With…
Top 10 Minnesota Wild Draft Picks Dustin Nelson | July 1, 2014 With the 2014 NHL Entry Draft behind us and free agency opening, let’s take a look back at Minnesota’s short history and pick the ten best Wild draft picks in…
Reading Too Much Into the Wild’s Signing of Michael Keränen Dustin Nelson | June 7, 2014 #488139757 / gettyimages.com On Thursday the Minnesota Wild signed Finnish Elite League forward Michael Keränen (pronounced Mee-KAH-el) to a one-year, two-way contract. At 24-years-old, Elite Prospects tags him as a…
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