On the first day of the NHL’s free agency period, the Minnesota Wild announced the signing of forward Thomas Vanek. Despite a disappointing playoff run with the Montreal Canadiens, Vanek was a highly sought forward in free agency, reportedly drawing interest from 6-8 other teams looking to sign the talented winger to a long-term deal.…
The NHL’s version of Christmas morning has arrived! It’s time for the free agent frenzy to begin. All day, we will be keeping track of all of the latest signings or trades, and give analysis on each of the transactions. Be sure to keep checking back here all day. Happy Free Agent Frenzy Day (and…
Part four of a five-part season review/off-season preview. Part One: Mike Yeo Part Two: The Goaltenders Part Three: Blue Line Changes? Gone are the days of the Jacques Lemaire-inspired trap style offense that saw NHL fans terming the Minnesota Wild the most boring team in the league. Since adding offensive firepower via the free agent acquisition…
In the first round of the 2014-2015 NHL Draft, the Minnesota Wild selected 18-year old forward Alex Tuch from Baldwinsville NY with the 18th pick of the first round. Tuch is currently playing in the U.S. National Team’s Development Program and is committed to Boston College. 18 years of age and coming in at 6-3…
Part three of a five-part season review/off-season preview. Part One: Mike Yeo Part Two: The Goaltenders In a season where the Wild saw five different goaltenders start between the pipes, the defensive unit was counted on heavily during the 2013-2014 season. This unit shouldered the burden of carrying a system that finished the regular season in…
With the offseason lurking just around the corner, there has been, and will continue to be, tons of speculation as to which players might be on the move, and where they might go. Top 5 Possible Destinations will be a feature that runs from now until the NHL Draft, where the transactions are set to begin. On…
In over 30 years of following and playing hockey I kept hearing that Championship teams are built from the net out. Considering that, how the 2013-2014 Minnesota Wild made it to Game 6 of the second round of the playoffs is a minor miracle. The Wild used six (yes, six) goaltenders over the course of the NHL season.…
The Minnesota Wild announced this afternoon that the team has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Coach Mike Yeo. Exact terms were not yet disclosed as Yeo, General Manager Chuck Fletcher, assistant GM Brent Flahr are in the Bahamas to conduct budgetary meetings at owner Craig Leipold’s home. The Wild will hold a press conference…
It wasn’t long ago that St. Paul’s Xcel Center was 18,000 strong with screaming fans supporting a Minnesota Wild team enjoying its deepest playoff run since 2003. Though the ice surface is now quiet, the work ahead for Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher is just beginning. Shortly after the Wild’s playoff exit reports surfaced that discussions to…
With the offseason lurking just around the corner, there has been, and will continue to be, tons of speculation as to which players might be on the move, and where they might go. Top 5 Possible Destinations will be a feature that runs from now until the NHL Draft, where the transactions are set to begin.…
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