Wild Management
Wild Thinking: Fletcher Era Finished
May 4th, 2018 After another embarrassing exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold fired his general manager, Chuck Fletcher. The firing was long overdue, as the Wild were stuck in the limbo between contender and rock-bottom. However, Fletcher did make plenty...
Wild Thinking: Smart Decision Choosing Boudreau over Yeo?
January 12th, 2018 The Minnesota Wild are only on coach number five. The 2017-18 season is only their 17th season in the NHL after joining in 2000-01 (2004-05 season was cancelled due to lockout). That means each coach lasts roughly three and a half seasons. Still the only standout season is...
Changes Needed For The Wild
April 25th, 2017 Different year, same Wild team, same results. The Wild saw what was a record-setting year come to yet another abrupt end as they were eliminated in five games by the St. Louis Blues. A team that was outstanding and dominated offensively was eliminated quickly and early in...
Are the Minnesota Wild Better After the Summer?
August 31st, 2016 Much to the dismay of its fan base, the Minnesota Wild have consistently experienced a mid-season slump for the past few years. The 2015-16 season was no exception to this trend, as the Wild started off with the best start in franchise history, giving their fan base the...
Is Boudreau Taking a Step Down?
July 20th, 2016 Before the Anaheim Ducks lost to the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2016 NHL playoffs, they had a strong enough regular season to win the Pacific Division title. The Ducks finished with a 46-25-11 record and 103 points. The Ducks might have been aided by...
What Bruce Boudreau Brings: Part Two- His Playoff Performance
June 28th, 2016 When Bruce Boudreau was hired by the Minnesota Wild, it was a move that was generally applauded in the hockey community. With the applause came hushed concerns about Boudreau and what he brings to the Wild. Despite an impressive record in the regular season, that kind of...
Things to Ponder as the Bruce Boudreau Era Begins for the Minnesota Wild
May 9th, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have their new coach. The team announced Saturday night that Bruce Boudreau would become the fourth head coach in team history. What was initially thought to be a more methodical and drawn out search by GM Chuck Fletcher, concluded only 13 days after...
Bruce Boudreau Named Coach of the Minnesota Wild
May 7th, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have hired former Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau, making him the fourth full-time head coach in franchise history. The Wild and Boudreau have agreed to terms on a four-year contract, the team announced Saturday night. The deal is reported to be...
Minnesota Wild GM Says Kuemper Trade Could Happen
April 29th, 2016 The Minnesota Wild’s offseason has officially begun and already as anticipated there is a lot to talk about, to include a possible trade of goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher held a press conference yesterday where he addressed many of the team’s...
Minnesota Wild Need Bruce Boudreau
April 29th, 2016 A name became available on the coaching market Friday that should shoot to the top of Minnesota general manager Chuck Fletcher's interview list. Bruce Boudreau was fired by the Anaheim Ducks in a crazy move by a team that has won four straight Pacific Division titles....
Are the Minnesota Wild A Playoff Team?
March 12th, 2016 October 8th, 2015, saw the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center in Denver Colorado facing a rejuvenated Avalanche roster. For the second straight year, Minnesota and Colorado re-kindled their fierce relationship and faced off to open the 2015-16 season. In front of a...
Minnesota Wild Fire Mike Yeo, Name John Torchetti Interim Coach
February 13th, 2016 After losing their eighth straight game on Saturday, the Minnesota Wild have relieved Mike Yeo of his coaching duties. Taking his place as interim head coach will be Iowa Wild coach John Torchetti, who returned to the organization last season as a midseason hire after the...
Analyzing Chuck Fletcher Part 1: The Trades
February 2nd, 2016 Back in early 2009, Chuck Fletcher joined the Minnesota Wild, becoming only the second general manager in the team's 16 year history. Fletcher, a native of Montreal, Quebec, took the role with Minnesota after three years as assistant general manager for the Pittsburgh...
