The Minnesota Wild are still looking for their Christmas miracle on West 7th Street. General manager Bill Guerin should add New York Rangers’ star forward Artemi Panarin to his wishlist. Panarin is more of a trade deadline target, but the Wild could target Panarin sooner than that. Here’s why Guerin should keep a close eye… Continue reading The Wild Need To Put Artemi Panarin On Their Christmas Wishlist – Minnesota Wild
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There’s More Than Meets the Eye With Adam Benak – Minnesota Wild
Standing at only 5’8”, you’d think Adam Benak would be a long shot to play in the NHL. However, that’s not the case for Minnesota Wild’s fourth-round selection out of Czechia. The Wild took Benak with the 102nd pick in last year’s draft. He may only be 5’8”, 163 lbs. Still, when you look at… Continue reading There’s More Than Meets the Eye With Adam Benak – Minnesota Wild
Draft Analyst Breaks Down Wild’s Top 10 Prospects – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild It’s the dead of summer which means one thing: Lists. Whether it is rankings of players, teams, or how cool their jersey looks, lists will be written to pass the time until we get to watch hockey again. The latest list comes from Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis, where the draft expert breaks down… Continue reading Draft Analyst Breaks Down Wild’s Top 10 Prospects – Wilderness Walk
Liam Ohgren Is Bulking Up In Preparation for Wild Season – Wilderness Walk
While some would disagree, it is no sure thing that Liam Ohgren has a spot on the Minnesota Wild’s roster to start this season. A good training camp is needed for the 21-year-old winger to really solidify and carve out his own spot. And Ohgren seems to know it — the young forward has taken… Continue reading Liam Ohgren Is Bulking Up In Preparation for Wild Season – Wilderness Walk
Fourth-Rounder Lirim Amidovski Is the Wild’s “Heat-Seeking Missle” – Minnesota Wild
It’s a great time of year for hockey fans to look ahead. The Minnesota Wild selected five players in this year’s draft, offering an opportunity to learn more about the newest additions to the organization. The team selected two defensemen and three forwards, and I’ll spend some time examining each one in detail in the… Continue reading Fourth-Rounder Lirim Amidovski Is the Wild’s “Heat-Seeking Missle” – Minnesota Wild
Nico Sturm Is A Small But Meaningful Upgrade Over Freddy Gaudreau – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild fans are waiting to see what Bill Guerin will do with Marco Rossi, but the Wild GM is focusing on the smaller pieces instead. Guerin recently signed old friend Nico Sturm to a 2-year, $4M contract to fill out their bottom 6 forward lineup. While Minnesota must sign players who drive winning, even… Continue reading Nico Sturm Is A Small But Meaningful Upgrade Over Freddy Gaudreau – Minnesota Wild
Can Matt Boldy Buck the NHL Aging Curve and Become A Superstar? – Minnesota Wild
Although the Minnesota Wild may still be reeling from their first-round exit, the team has a promising future ahead. Recently, Scott Wheeler put five of Minnesota’s prospects on his top 100 list. The accolades for the Wild’s young core didn’t end there. NHL.com named Matt Boldy as a top-10 NHL forward under the age of… Continue reading Can Matt Boldy Buck the NHL Aging Curve and Become A Superstar? – Minnesota Wild
Will Nico Sturm’s Faceoffs Be A Game-Changer For the Wild? – Minnesota Wild
Is the Minnesota Wild’s long State-of-Hockey-wide faceoff nightmare over? Since Mikko Koivu and Eric Staal left St. Paul after the 2019-20 season, the team went from being middle-of-the-pack clubs in the NHL to one of the worst. Far from the dominant faceoff force they were when Koivu was at his peak, the Wild have been… Continue reading Will Nico Sturm’s Faceoffs Be A Game-Changer For the Wild? – Minnesota Wild
Brock Faber Ranked Among Top Under-25 Defensemen in NHL – Wilderness Walk
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber has recently been heralded as one of the NHL’s top young blueliners. He’s top three and he isn’t three. Okay, well he isn’t one, either. In a ranking of the top 10 defensemen in the NHL under the age of 25 on NHL.com, Faber has earned the second-place spot. Only… Continue reading Brock Faber Ranked Among Top Under-25 Defensemen in NHL – Wilderness Walk
Wild Fans Must Plan An Iowa Wild Road Trip This Year – Minnesota Wild
Last week, when the Iowa Wild released their schedule for the 2025-26 season, my buddies and I exchanged a series of quick emails, just as we do every summer around this time. “Okay, fellas, here are our weekends to choose from. Which one should we pick?” “I’d be fine with x, y, or z, but… Continue reading Wild Fans Must Plan An Iowa Wild Road Trip This Year – Minnesota Wild