The Dream Job, for Now Michael Paul | June 10, 2016 The field of print journalism is a dying one. The job prospects are not great, and the field is regularly laying off long tenured reporters. Therefore, majoring in Journalism is…
Niklas Backstrom Headed to Finland Dustin L. Nelson | June 10, 2016 Former Minnesota Wild and, briefly, Calgary Flames goaltender Niklas Backstrom has signed a one-year contract to play for HIFK Helsinki in the Finnish Liiga. Backstrom had a rough few final…
Minnesota’s Offseason To-Do List Alli Baker | June 8, 2016 Last season was a rollercoaster ride for the Minnesota Wild.While rollercoasters are fun at the amusement park, they’re not fun when it comes to your sports team. This offseason, the…
Minnesota Wild 2016-17 Preseason Schedule Announced Dustin L. Nelson | June 7, 2016 The Minnesota Wild 2016-17 preseason schedule was revealed Tuesday, with a six-game slate featuring three home and three away games. The slate will include a home-and-home against division rivals, the…
Wild Hire Scott Stevens as Assistant Coach Mike Necciai | June 7, 2016 The Minnesota Wild announced today that they’ve named former NHL defenseman Scott Stevens as assistant coach. The team made the announcement via their official Twitter account. #mnwild has named Scott…
Charlie Coyle Needs To Build Off 2015-16 Campaign Jonny Nomland | June 2, 2016 One of the few bright spots for Minnesota in 2015-16 was the play of center turned winger Charlie Coyle. Coyle had the year we’ve all been waiting for since his…
Should Minnesota Be Interested in Ladd? Jonny Nomland | June 2, 2016 Andrew Ladd is officially an unrestricted free-agent this summer who’s now reportedly unlikely to be re-signed by the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old left winger is looking for a new home…
What Bruce Boudreau Brings: Part One- The Bruce Effect Michael Paul | May 26, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have hired Bruce Boudreau to be the fourth non-interim coach in their short history. He comes in with a very impressive record, but also with a muddled reputation. His…
Minnesota Wild Helping Fort McMurray Victims Alli Baker | May 26, 2016 The wildfires in Fort McMurray, Canada, continue to blaze on, despite Canadian officials’ best efforts to keep the massive fires under control. The fire, which has burned for over three…
Wild Prospect Joel Eriksson Ek to Stay in Sweden: Report Dustin Nelson | May 24, 2016 The Minnesota Wild appear ready to give 2015 1st round draft pick (20th overall) Joel Eriksson Ek another season in Sweden’s SHL, according to a report in vf.se. “Our plan…
Minnesota Wild Sign Chase Lang to Entry-Level Contract Mike Necciai | May 24, 2016 The Minnesota Wild announced today that they’ve signed forward Chase Lang to a three-year, entry-level contract. #mnwild has signed Chase Lang (@12Lang) to a three-year, entry-level contract: https://t.co/UNczUg08Z9 pic.twitter.com/R061Gc9aYy —…
Minnesota Wild Shake Up Assistant Coaching Staff Dustin Nelson | May 23, 2016 The Minnesota Wild coaching staff will be getting more of a shake-up than just the arrival of incoming head coach Bruce Boudreau, according to the Star Tribune. Two new assistant…