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Devon Platana

As a lifelong hockey fan and recent Master of Journalism graduate, it's always been my dream to write about the sport. That's why you can find me here on THW covering the Minnesota Wild! You may also see my work on FanDuel, the Ottawa Citizen, and various sports betting sites. Follow me on Twitter @devplat!

3 Best Minnesota Wild Playoff Runs in Franchise History

Devon Platana | November 17, 2023

Some fans might be wondering whether or not the Minnesota Wild have ever come close to a Stanley Cup in their existence and just how deep they’d have to go…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2015

Devon Platana | March 7, 2023

The 16th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 15 NHL Entry Drafts. If you missed any of them or want a…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2011

Devon Platana | January 22, 2023

The 12th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 11 drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher, you…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2006

Devon Platana | December 18, 2022

The seventh installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first six drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher,…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2014

Devon Platana | December 15, 2022

The 15th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 14 NHL Entry Drafts. If you missed any of them or want a…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2010

Devon Platana | December 6, 2022

The 11th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 10 drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher, you…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2013

Devon Platana | November 20, 2022

After a brief hiatus, the 14th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 13 NHL Entry Drafts. If you missed any of…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2012

Devon Platana | October 11, 2022

The 13th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 12 drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher, you…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2000

Devon Platana | August 19, 2022

The 2000 NHL Draft was a big one for the Minnesota Wild. After all, it was the first in the franchise’s history and its effects were felt within the organization…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2001

Devon Platana | August 11, 2022

In the previous installment of this series, we took a look at the Minnesota Wild’s first-ever draft in 2000. Aside from Marian Gaborik and Nick Schultz, the team’s selections that…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2002

Devon Platana | July 28, 2022

The third installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first two drafts. If you missed either one of them or…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History

Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2004

Devon Platana | July 25, 2022

The fourth installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first three drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher,…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Wild History
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