Trent Nelson

Trent R. Nelson is an autodidactic poet and historian, political, social and economic analyst, as well as a Soccer and Hockey writer. He writes about Arsenal F.C. for “Pain in the Arsenal”, the Minnesota Wild at “The Hockey Writers”, Dutch Football for “Football Oranje” and at Liberal Currents for politics, history and the like.

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Mikko Koivu: A Living History of the Minnesota Wild

July 30th, 2019 For many decades, it was not uncommon for a player to play his entire NHL career in one place. Since 1995, it has become improbable for all but a select few per generation. The idea itself is less business than romance; an obvious reason it’s certainly seen less today than even a decade or two ago. A player whose career essentially...

Minnesota Wild: Youth to Watch for in 2019-20

July 23rd, 2019 As the offseason moves towards August, much of the dust has settled in terms of the availability of major free agent signings. Teams will add small pieces here and there, but now becomes the time to look within for further answers to team weaknesses. The Minnesota Wild have hardy, young talent that could really shine brighter this...

Wild’s Retooling Rebuild: Will It Work?

July 20th, 2019 When the Minnesota Wild tossed around the cash in 2012 to sign home state talent Zach Parise from the New Jersey Devils to a monster 13-year deal, they needed a big time face for the organization. Fellow free agent and Nashville Predator Ryan Suter would follow Parise to Minnesota on an identical contract that very same summer. In all...