The Chicago Blackhawks took Vinnie Hinostroza in the sixth round of the 2012 draft. A year later, they drafted Ryan Hartman in the first. Hinostroza grew up in Chicago and played at Notre Dame. Hartman is also from Chicago and played for an OHL team in suburban Detroit. Hinostroza grew up in Bartlett, a west… Continue reading If Vinnie Hinostroza Can Replace Ryan Hartman, Why Do the Wild Have Ryan Hartman? – Minnesota Wild
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What Should The Wild Do With Ryan Hartman? – Minnesota Wild
Wiggins and Hein discuss the long-term ramifications of the Ryan Hartman suspension and where the Wild should go from here with him. They also dig into how the Wild can stay afloat through the extended time Kirill Kaprizov has been on the injured list. Have any questions for the guy? Leave them down below and… Continue reading What Should The Wild Do With Ryan Hartman? – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Are In the Darkest Days Of Cap Hell – Minnesota Wild
Since the moment the Minnesota Wild assumed the Zach Parise/Ryan Suter buyout handcuffs, fans have been counting down the days until they (mostly) disappear. Minnesota managed to stay competitive during the first two years of the buyouts. However, the Wild faltered as the combined cap hit ratcheted up to ~$14.75 million last year. But heading into… Continue reading The Wild Are In the Darkest Days Of Cap Hell – Minnesota Wild
The Wild’s Recent Run Confirms That They Are Not Buyers – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild haven’t scored a goal in their last two games while allowing nine. Their star player, Kirill Kaprizov, is out until further notice. Other complementary players are on the injured list or suspended, and their team defense and special teams have been horrible. Still, they are holding onto the third seed in the… Continue reading The Wild’s Recent Run Confirms That They Are Not Buyers – Minnesota Wild
What Are the Wild’s Ideal Defensive Pairings When Brodin Returns? – Minnesota Wild
For the first time since Zachary L’Heureux slew-footed Jared Spurgeon on January 2, the Minnesota Wild had a fully healthy defensive corps for their showdown against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. But with Brodin’s return, the Wild finally have the luxury of deploying their defensemen however they’d like. They have eight to choose from,… Continue reading What Are the Wild’s Ideal Defensive Pairings When Brodin Returns? – Minnesota Wild
Khusnutdinov’s Deliberate Play Is A Product Of His KHL Roots – Minnesota Wild
A lot went wrong in the Minnesota Wild’s game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, but Marat Khusnutdinov wasn’t an issue. The 4th line forward recorded a 0 plus/minus despite a 6-0 loss. However, the goal visualizer and film showed Khusnutdinov on the ice for the 5th goal against. Khusnutdinov is in his second season… Continue reading Khusnutdinov’s Deliberate Play Is A Product Of His KHL Roots – Minnesota Wild
Wild Fail To Score, Lose In Boston
That’s Wild After getting shutout in Ottawa to the tune of 6-0, the Minnesota Wild had an opportunity to overcome their scoring woes in Boston. And they did not. A 3-0 loss and now a goalless streak of two games has major questions about this team’s offense being raised. [StarTribune]… https://hockeywilderness.com/news-rumors/minnesota-wild-game-threads/wild-fail-to-score-lose-in-boston-r30486/
Minnesota’s Fourth Line Has Developed An Identity – Minnesota Wild
As February commences, teams are gearing up for their playoff runs. The Minnesota Wild sit third in the Central Division and are still 7 points clear of the Calgary Flames for the second wild-card spot. While Minnesota’s playoff spot is relatively secure, it’s undoubtedly more precarious than earlier in the season. Injuries to stars like… Continue reading Minnesota’s Fourth Line Has Developed An Identity – Minnesota Wild
Wild’s Ryan Hartman Suspended 10 Games For Egregious Play – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild The decision has been made. Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman has had the book not just thrown at him, but hurled at an incredible pace. For driving Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle’s head into the ice off of a faceoff, he has been suspended for 10 games. Due to the suspension, he is… Continue reading Wild’s Ryan Hartman Suspended 10 Games For Egregious Play – Wilderness Walk
What are the 10 most shocking trades of all-time?
Every once in a while, there’s a trade in the sports world that makes everyone stop in their tracks and dive into their group chats to share the shock of the deal. Saturday night, NBA fans experienced a different kind of alarm, wondering if reports of a Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis blockbuster trade were real. There… Continue reading What are the 10 most shocking trades of all-time?