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Minnesota’s Missing Goaltender: What Happened to Niklas Backstrom?

Alli Baker | March 22, 2015

Niklas Backstrom. Ah, yes, do you still remember that name? No, no, not Nicklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals. Niklas Backstrom, the backup goalie for the Minnesota Wild. Surprisingly, he…

Game of Numbers: Minnesota Wild Edition

Andrew Forbes | March 10, 2015

The Game of Numbers is an exclusive THW series looking at upcoming milestones around the NHL. Each team will be looked at individually in three parts – individual player milestones, franchise player…

Where is Josh Harding’s Future?

Devin Slawson | November 20, 2014

On Monday, the Minnesota Wild activated Josh Harding off of the injured reserve and placed him directly on waivers. He had 24 hours to be claimed by another team, but…

Return of Parise Propels Wild to Victory

Alli Baker | November 17, 2014

Captain America After suffering a concussion against the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 4th, Zach Parise was sidelined for five games before returning last night against the Winnipeg Jets. During his…

Darcy Kuemper: The Real Deal?

Alli Baker | October 24, 2014

At the beginning of the 2014-15 season, I must admit I was a bit skeptical about the Minnesota Wild-Darcy Kuemper situation. Niklas Backstrom was finally healthy and is being paid…

Fantasy World: Rolling The Dice On Ward

Larry Fisher | October 14, 2014

Fantasy hockey is all about playing the odds and taking calculated risks. Yet, sometimes you have to throw caution to the wind and just go with your gut. I did…

Five Minnesota Wild Storylines To Follow In October

Dustin Nelson | October 9, 2014

It’s opening night for the wild and it’s time to take a look at some Minnesota Wild storylines for the first month of the season that you should be tracking.…

Minnesota Wild Vs Winnipeg Jets: Preseason 09/22/2014

Devin Slawson | September 23, 2014

The Minnesota Wild kicked off their preseason in ‘The Peg’ at MTS Centre against a potentially new division rival, Winnipeg Jets. Although the Wild didn’t have many of their regulars…

No Goalies Were Harmed in the Playing of This Game

Alli Baker | September 23, 2014

I know it’s nothing special and the preseason doesn’t mean much, but it’s still hockey and I’m excited about it. I hope most of you Minnesota Wild fans are excited…

Josh Harding and the Goaltending Woes of the Minnesota Wild

Anthony Bloch | September 18, 2014

When I heard a couple days ago that Minnesota wild goaltender Josh Harding had injured his foot, my first thought was about the bad luck that the Wild have had…

None Shall Pass: Bryzgalov Blocks Kuemper’s Path

Dustin Nelson | September 18, 2014

When Chuck Fletcher said early in the summer that he was willing to carry three goaltenders on his NHL roster, none of those three goaltenders were supposed to have a…

4 Minnesota Wild Players Who Need A Bounce-Back Season

Dustin Nelson | September 5, 2014

There’s an old bit of folk wisdom that I learned from my Grandfather years ago. He’d say, You’re not a true Wild fan until you’ve blamed Mikko Koivu for something.…

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