Category: Minnesota Wild

Are the Minnesota Wild Regression Proof? – Minnesota Wild

After Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Minnesota Wild are tied for second in the NHL with 42 points and two games in hand over the league-leading Winnipeg Jets.  It’s fun to see the Wild find early success, but Wild fans have seen this movie before. Minnesota has been among the league’s best… Continue reading Are the Minnesota Wild Regression Proof? – Minnesota Wild

Wild Suffer Brutal 7-1 Loss To Oilers – Wilderness Walk

It’s not great when you’re sitting on top of the entire league, looking down at 31 other teams with a newfound confidence over a third into the season, and then just get absolutely demolished on a weeknight. The Minnesota Wild suffered their worst defeat of the season at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers, losing… Continue reading Wild Suffer Brutal 7-1 Loss To Oilers – Wilderness Walk

Leipold Says Re-signing Kaprizov Is ‘A Priority’ – Wilderness Walk

The Minnesota Wild are able to sign their superstar Kirill Kaprizov to a contract extension on July 1 and talks have already been swirling for months now. Obviously, the team wants to keep their best player and one of the best wingers on the planet. So much so that in a recent Q&A, Wild owner… Continue reading Leipold Says Re-signing Kaprizov Is ‘A Priority’ – Wilderness Walk

The 4 Nations Tournament Will Reveal Something About Guerin and Hynes – Minnesota Wild

In February, Bill Guerin and Johnes Hynes will demonstrate their leadership skills at the 4 Nations tournament. Guerin will act as Team USA’s general manager, with assistance from Chris Dury and Bill Zito. John Hynes will assist coach Mike Sullivan for Team USA alongside David Quinn and John Tortorella.  The 4 Nations Face-Off is a… Continue reading The 4 Nations Tournament Will Reveal Something About Guerin and Hynes – Minnesota Wild

Is Marco Rossi A Better Fit On the First Line? – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are rolling.  They have been keeping games close and often coming out with a win. Much of the Wild’s success has been due to their key pieces staying healthy. However, all good things must end.  Entering the 10th week of the season, the Wild are missing Mats Zuccarello, Jonas Brodin, Joel Eriksson… Continue reading Is Marco Rossi A Better Fit On the First Line? – Minnesota Wild

Injuries and Victories = The Minnesota Wild (Podcast) – Minnesota Wild

The guys are back to discuss the litany of injuries hampering the Minnesota Wild and how they just keep on winning anyways. But how long can that last? Plus, a deep dive into the franchise goaltending history brings up a few names as a blast from the past. If you have any questions leave it… Continue reading Injuries and Victories = The Minnesota Wild (Podcast) – Minnesota Wild

Are the Wild Overworking Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild’s goaltending situation was one of the team’s most talked-about storylines in the offseason and entering training camp. The team’s battery of goaltenders did not perform great last season as Marc-André Fleury aged. Filip Gustavsson followed up an excellent season the year before with a streaky performance that led to countless trade rumors. … Continue reading Are the Wild Overworking Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild

$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? Sports is loaded with money oddities

These were Juan Soto’s numbers in 2024: 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, a .288 batting average. Keep doing that over the next 15 years, and he’ll be making roughly $1.2 million for every home run. Or $467,890 for every RBI. Or $307,229 for every hit. (Pre-tax, of course.) Soto’s $765 million, 15-year agreement with the… Continue reading $1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? Sports is loaded with money oddities

Charlie Stramel Gets Revenge Over Wisconsin – Wilderness Walk

That must have felt great. Minnesota Wild first-round prospect Charlie Stramel has rediscovered his offense after a transfer to Michigan State University this summer and over the weekend, the centerman was able to get revenge over his former school.   In what ended up as a 3-2 overtime win for the Spartans, Stramel scored that… Continue reading Charlie Stramel Gets Revenge Over Wisconsin – Wilderness Walk