Wild’s Vanek Slowed by Sports Hernia Eric Burton | June 10, 2015 Sometimes high-profile players serve as a lightning rod for the fans. This past season, Thomas Vanek was that player for the Minnesota Wild. During the 2014-15 season, Vanek took a…
Minnesota Wild Won’t Sign Belanger, Let Gustafsson Walk Dustin Nelson | June 8, 2015 This summer, the Minnesota Wild have seen two goaltending prospects walk through the door, into the sunset like John Wayne in The Searchers. 2010 6th Round draft pick Johan Gustafsson…
Five Minnesota Wild Storylines to Follow in June Dustin Nelson | June 2, 2015 The long summer is just getting under way for everyone but the Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks. Here’s a check-in on some storylines Minnesota Wild fans should watch for…
Wild’s 30-Somethings Didn’t Produce Eric Burton | May 28, 2015 The Minnesota Wild eliminated the Central Division champion St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was an impressive win for the Wild. For…
Why Trading Jared Spurgeon is a Bad Idea Alli Baker | May 26, 2015 Lately, there has been some talk about the Minnesota Wild possibly looking into trading defenceman Jared Spurgeon. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal recently wrote: “Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher, who…
Signing Michael Keranen Nice First Step For Wild System Dustin Nelson | May 26, 2015 On Friday, May 22, the Minnesota Wild re-signed Finnish prospect Michael Keranen to a one-year, two-way contract. His signing is a great first step in an important offseason for the…
What If Devan Dubnyk Doesn’t Sign With Minnesota? Dustin Nelson | May 25, 2015 It’s been something of a foregone conclusion thus far that the Minnesota Wild would re-sign goaltender Devan Dubnyk. They need a goaltender. Darcy Kuemper isn’t ready. Niklas Backstrom has probably…
Is Jason Zucker Minnesota’s Next Superstar? Alli Baker | May 18, 2015 The Minnesota Wild are in need of an offensive superstar. That is the understatement of the year, but every Wild fan knows just how true it is. Searching for Mr.…
Matt Cullen’s Future: Is Minnesota an Option? Dustin Nelson | May 16, 2015 “I want to be close to home,” Nashville Predator center and pending unrestricted free agent Matt Cullen recently told his hometown paper, the Dickinson Press. This doesn’t necessarily mean that…
Thinking Ahead: A Look at Minnesota’s Free Agents Alli Baker | May 12, 2015 A week ago, the Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the Minnesota Wild in four games. Although the Wild played stellar hockey for the last three months of the season, this series against Chicago…
Who Should the Minnesota Wild Select At 50th Overall? Devin Slawson | May 12, 2015 With the Minnesota Wild’s second selection in the 2015 NHL Draft, at 50th overall, there will be plenty of big fish left to reel in. No doubt, tons of NHL…
Who Should the Minnesota Wild Select at 20th Overall? Devin Slawson | May 12, 2015 The Minnesota Wild own the 20th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft and are sure to have a bevy of excellent prospects to choose from come June 26th. Of…