The Rise of Kirill Kaprizov Mark Bowie | December 13, 2016 There’s a lot of focus from the Minnesota Wild fanbase on the team’s three most recent first-round draft picks—Joel Eriksson Ek, Alex Tuch and Luke Kunin—and for good reason. Some…
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…
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…
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…
Five Takeaways For Minnesota Wild Prospects at Traverse City Dustin Nelson | September 22, 2016 The Minnesota Wild closed out the 2016 Traverse City Prospects Tournament with a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday. The win, which took three third-period goals including a game-winner…
Wild Injury Update: Olofsson, Anas, Lang Dustin L. Nelson | September 21, 2016 The Minnesota Wild are set to have an interesting training camp this year, with a couple of prospects legitimately poised to contend for a roster spot. However, the team may…
Minnesota Wild at Traverse City: Day 1 Notes Dustin Nelson | September 17, 2016 The Minnesota Wild opened the annual Traverse City Prospects Tournament Friday with an afternoon game against the Dallas Stars. They enter the weekend with the most offensively gifted roster they’ve…
Minnesota Wild Traverse City Prospect Tournament Roster is Best in Years Dustin Nelson | August 30, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have announced their roster for the 2016 Traverse City Prospects Tournament, hosted by the Detroit Red Wings. For the first time in a few years, the Wild…
Nine Standouts From Wild Development Camp Dustin Nelson | July 17, 2016 With a handful of practices and one scrimmage down at Minnesota Wild development camp, a few players have taken their first opportunity skating with the new coaching staff to stand…
Minnesota Wild Prospects Update Dustin Nelson | February 24, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have desperately been lacking that game-breaking forward who can create offense out of nowhere. Whether or not that player is in the system has been a concern…
Analyzing Chuck Fletcher Part 2: The Drafts Jonny Nomland | February 6, 2016 ICYMI: Check out Part 1 of our Chuck Fletcher series courtesy of our own Alli Baker, where she breaks down notable trades made by the Wild GM thus far during…
Mike Reilly Set for Debut, Telling Moment for Team Dustin Nelson | January 9, 2016 Rookie defenseman Mike Reilly is set to make his NHL debut Saturday against the Dallas Stars, according to the Star Tribune’s Michael Russo. Reilly came to the team as a…