Nate Prosser: Wild’s Unsung Hero Kirby Horgan | December 13, 2016 Make it four victories in a row and five straight collecting points for the Minnesota Wild. The longest of either streak this season has been highlighted by both Devan Dubnyk’s Vezina-caliber…
Wild’s Tough Expansion Options Mark Bowie | December 10, 2016 Is there honestly any other team in a worse position than the Minnesota Wild entering the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft? Should they protect four defensemen to ensure the likes of Jonas Brodin…
Why Minnesota Struggles in Overtime Kirby Horgan | December 7, 2016 Sunday’s overtime victory over the Edmonton Oilers can be considered a bit of an anomaly. Since the new format was put in place, three-on-three has been a major thorn in…
Minnesota Wild Prospect Update Kirby Horgan | December 2, 2016 With the calendar now turned to December, the hockey season is in full swing for nearly every reputable league. From the NCAA to the KHL, the majority of teams have double…
Folin Injury Confuses Wild Defense Kirby Horgan | November 26, 2016 Just as the Minnesota Wild’s defense was returning to full health, another blow was delivered on Friday afternoon as Christian Folin exited early on during the first period with a knee…
The Right Call for Eriksson Ek? Mark Bowie | November 25, 2016 Minnesota Wild prospect Joel Eriksson Ek got off to a hot start in his first season in North America and his play on the ice was making it seem like he was…
Where Does Zach Parise Fit in the Wild Lineup? Mark Bowie | November 15, 2016 The Minnesota Wild appear to be in line for an offensive boost this week as Zach Parise, one of the team’s top point-producers, is slated to make his return to…
Staal Quickly Proving His Worth Mark Bowie | November 12, 2016 Once regarded as one of the league’s brightest up-and-coming stars and the face of the Carolina Hurricanes franchise, Eric Staal had, perhaps unfairly, become widely viewed as a shell of…
Pulkkinen Bent on Return to NHL Tom Mitsos | November 5, 2016 Life has been a roller coaster for Teemu Pulkkinen during the past few weeks. After being waived by the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 11, the Minnesota Wild claimed the…
Rookies and Their Time on the Ice Leah Dyck | November 4, 2016 When it comes to rookies, there’s always going to be surprises. Some exceed all expectations, while others are a disappointment. When it comes to getting the most out of rookies,…
Eriksson Ek Making Case to Stay With Wild Mark Bowie | November 2, 2016 One name not often included in conversations surrounding the NHL’s next generation of young stars is that of Minnesota Wild rookie Joel Eriksson Ek. The 19-year-old has played in five of…
Wild Situation Getting Worse, Hemsky Out Months, & More News Dustin L. Nelson | November 1, 2016 The Minnesota Wild’s injury issues are getting worse by the day. Monday, fourth-line center Zac Dalpe underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, according to the Star Tribune. Both Dalpe and defenseman Victor…