Could the Wild Look Abroad for Roster Help? Mark Bowie | February 21, 2017 We are now well into the NHL’s salary cap era where each of the 30 (soon to be 31) teams are constantly working on their own secret blueprints as they…
Wild’s 5 Worst Draft Picks Kirby Horgan | February 15, 2017 Drafting in any sport is an inexact science mastered by none. Each year, hundreds of 18-year-old prospects enter the NHL’s talent pipeline in hopes of one day signing a life-altering…
Two Reasons for Mikael Granlund’s Career Year Dustin Nelson | February 15, 2017 When the Minnesota Wild drafted Mikael Granlund ninth overall in 2010, he was expected to be an explosive offensive force. There have been stops and starts, hot streaks (mostly in…
Six Teams That Should Claim Tyler Graovac Dustin Nelson | February 13, 2017 Monday, the Minnesota Wild placed center Tyler Graovac on waivers. The fourth-line pivot hasn’t been awful during his delayed rookie season. The 23-year-old made the Wild out of camp last…
Trade Deadline Options For the Wild in Net Dustin Nelson | February 13, 2017 The Wild should be looking at the trade market for a backup goaltender. Devan Dubnyk has been immensely reliable as their number one. He ranks in the league’s top three…
The Wild Have a New Ironman Mark Bowie | February 11, 2017 If there’s one player on the Minnesota Wild who deserves to be recognized as the team’s ironman, it’s multi-dimensional forward Charlie Coyle. The 24-year-old is as tough as they come and plays a heavy…
Wild’s Five Best Draft Picks Kirby Horgan | February 11, 2017 Drafting is the blood and bones of any great NHL franchise. While the big wig general manager is the face that gets to stand at the podium each year to…
Wild Goalie Situation Needs Fixing Dustin Nelson | February 9, 2017 With Devan Dubnyk sitting top three league-wide in save percentage, goals-against average, shutouts and wins it might not be instantly obvious the Wild have an issue in net. As a…
Recap: Pominville, Dubnyk Shine as Wild Down Jets Judson Rempel | February 8, 2017 The Winnipeg Jets couldn’t solve Devan Dubnyk, and the Minnesota Wild didn’t need many chances. Ondrej Pavelec left the game with a lower-body injury after allowing three goals in his…
Preview: Wild Look to End Jets Central Dominance Judson Rempel | February 7, 2017 The Minnesota Wild may be the top team in the Western Conference, but they know they are in tough tonight against their division rivals, the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets come…
Wild’s Granlund Breaking out in Big Way Mark Bowie | February 6, 2017 Fans of the Minnesota Wild have lots to cheer about these days as the team continues to perform well beyond everybody’s expectations. The Wild are pulling away from the second-place Chicago Blackhawks for the top spot…
Recap: Granlund Enjoys Career Night Against Canucks Trevor Beggs | February 5, 2017 It was another high-scoring affair between these two teams. This time, the Vancouver Canucks couldn’t keep up with the Minnesota Wild’s potent offence. Mikael Granlund led the attack versus the…