Wild Give Mario Lucia ELC Dustin Nelson | March 27, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have signed 2011 2nd round pick (#60 overall) Mario Lucia to a two-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Sunday. The deal will start in the 2016-17 season,…
Wild Signs 5th Rounder Nick Seeler Dustin Nelson | March 26, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have signed 2011 5th round draft pick Nick Seeler to a two-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Saturday. End of College Career Seeler finished his third year…
Looking Ahead: Minnesota’s Final Playoff Push Alli Baker | March 26, 2016 Over the past month, the Minnesota Wild have been battling the Colorado Avalanche for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. Both teams have bounced in and out…
Wild Signs Chase Lang to ATO Dustin Nelson | March 25, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have signed 2014 6th round draft pick Chase Lang to an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) to play with the Iowa Wild of the AHL, the team announced…
Niklas Backstrom Skates Back into Minnesota Danny Lambert | March 23, 2016 The Minnesota Wild only made one NHL level trade on this season’s trade deadline day. The Wild received forward David Jones from the Calgary Flames in exchange for goaltender Niklas…
Wild Give WCHA Player of the Year Alex Petan an ATO Dustin L. Nelson | March 23, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have signed WCHA Player of the Year Alex Petan an amateur tryout contract (ATO), reports Michael Russo of the Star Tribune. Petan — brother of Winnipeg’s Nic…
Minnesota’s Youth Soars Despite Sub Par Season Alli Baker | March 22, 2016 The 2015-16 regular season is not over yet, but it’s safe to say this year hasn’t been the Minnesota Wild’s greatest season. While the Wild still has a chance to…
Gustav Olofsson Done for the Season Dustin L. Nelson | March 20, 2016 Minnesota Wild defensive prospect Gustav Olofsson will have his season ended by shoulder surgery for the second straight season, reports Michael Russo of the Star Tribune. The 21-year-old was injured…
Should the Minnesota Wild Buyout Thomas Vanek? Danny Lambert | March 20, 2016 The Minnesota Wild are fighting for their playoff lives right now. Yesterday afternoon’s shootout win against the Hurricanes was huge to close the gap for the final Wild Card spot…
The Wild Card Isn’t What Minnesota Needs Alli Baker | March 20, 2016 The postseason is right around the corner, and the Minnesota Wild are in the midst of a battle with the Colorado Avalanche for the last wild card spot in the Western…
The NHL Hockey Community Comes Together for Matt Olson Kristi Loucks | March 19, 2016 The Hockey Community has always been strong from the mite level on through to the professional leagues, no matter how intense the rivalries, that bond is never truly broken. So,…
Thomas Vanek to be Scratched Again, and Here’s Why Dustin Nelson | March 19, 2016 The Minnesota Wild, now three points back from a wild card spot, enter yet another must-win game Saturday when they face the Carolina Hurricanes. They’ll be doing it without the…