Despite Strong Central, Expectations High For Wild Nate Bauer | August 4, 2015 The past three seasons have not been kind to the Minnesota Wild and its fans. Each year has seen the Chicago Blackhawks mercilessly dismantle the Wild and end Minnesota’s bid…
Wild Watch: Three Players to Keep an Eye on in 2015-16 Alli Baker | July 14, 2015 The 2014-15 was, to say the least, an exciting season for the Minnesota Wild. Throughout the course of the turbulent season,numerous players took on new roles, stepped up, or caught…
Ranking the Central Division: Starting Goaltenders Jordan Dix | July 14, 2015 In the coming weeks, we will be looking at a few things within the Central Division and handing them rankings heading into the 2015-16 season. These categories will include starting…
The Worst 2015 Free Agent Contracts So Far Devin Slawson | July 13, 2015 Now in the 13th day of the 2015 NHL Free Agent period, hundred of players have been signed to new contracts. Although this year’s free agent class was relatively weak,…
Central Division: Strengths and Weaknesses Jordan Dix | July 6, 2015 The Central Division was easily the best division in the NHL this past season. All seven teams finished with at least 90 points and five of them qualified for the…
Wild Weekend For Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher Jonny Nomland | June 29, 2015 To say Chuck Fletcher of the Minnesota Wild front office had a busy weekend would be an understatement. While in sunny South Florida, the Wild GM got busy on his…
Report: Minnesota and Devan Dubnyk Agree on New Contract Dustin Nelson | June 27, 2015 The Minnesota Wild and goaltender Devan Dubnyk have agreed to terms on a contract that’s rumored to be worth between $25-26 million over six years. The deal isn’t expected to…
Offseason Success Keys for Minnesota Wild Nate Bauer | June 27, 2015 It was another disappointing end to a once promising season for the Minnesota Wild as they were again eliminated by the Chicago Blackhawks, the eventual Stanley Cup Champions. Not only…
What Dubnyk’s Masterton Win Means for Minnesota Alli Baker | June 25, 2015 Wednesday night, the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy to Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk. The trophy is awarded for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Devan…
5 Free Agents Bound to be Overpaid Andrew Bensch | June 24, 2015 The 2015 NHL Entry Draft begins on Friday, June 26. Just a few days later, pending unrestricted free agents will be able to sign with any team come July 1.…
THW’s Big Lists Revisited: Comeback Candidates Larry Fisher | June 24, 2015 THW’s Big Lists Original: Comeback THW’s Big Lists Original: Busts THW’s Big Lists Original: Breakout THW’s Big Lists Original: Rookie Sleepers THW’s Big Lists Revisited: Busts THW’s Big Lists Revisited: Breakout…
Ilya Samsonov and the Edmonton Oilers Rob Soria | June 22, 2015 Since 1981, the Edmonton Oilers have drafted a grand total two goaltenders who have gone on to see regular duty as an NHL starter. One happens to be a member…