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…
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…
One for the Ages: Alexandre Daigle’s 2003-04 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | November 18, 2022 Alexandre Daigle gets an unfair bad rap. “All-time greatest draft bust”, “primadonna”, “completely lacked effort and motivation”. Strong words for any athlete, though maybe at the time that he broke…
3 Best Minnesota Wild Playoff Runs in Franchise History Devon Platana | November 17, 2022 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…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Matthew Zator | October 18, 2022 Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in NHL history, including the first for two expansion teams. Many personal milestones were reached, including first goals and shutouts and even a…
Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2011 Devon Platana | October 17, 2022 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…
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…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 6 Matthew Zator | October 6, 2022 This has been a very busy date in the history of the NHL. Its greatest player ever made his debut on a new team, three expansion franchises took to the…
Revisiting the Cal Clutterbuck-Nino Niederreiter Trade Matt Rothman | October 1, 2022 In the years when the New York Islanders consistently finished at the bottom of the standings, then-general manager Garth Snow made one of the most talked-about trades among Islanders fans.…
Why Minnesota Is Truly the State of Hockey THW Archives | September 8, 2022 The State of Hockey… What does it mean? Where does it come from? It’s hardly a secret that Minnesota has long been a hockey Mecca. The first hockey teams in…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 2 Matthew Zator | September 2, 2022 This date has provided us with two big international games during the 1970s, with mixed results for Team Canada. Also, another talented class of NHL greats was inducted into the…
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…
