Category: 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

Is Gaudreau’s Long-Term Contract Is Starting To Make Sense? – Minnesota Wild

Two months ago, if you asked me to guess who the top five-point scorers for the Minnesota Wild were, I would have likely been right about all but one. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi, and Mats Zuccarello are all shoo-ins. But then there’s Frederick Gaudreau, a third-line player who failed to prove himself in… Continue reading Is Gaudreau’s Long-Term Contract Is Starting To Make Sense? – Minnesota Wild

Could Brock Nelson Be the Wild’s Backup Plan For Eriksson Ek? – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are the best team in the NHL, and Kirill Kaprizov is the best player in the league right now. After years of suffering, the Wild are pleasing the fan base by entertaining them with dominance.  The Florida Panthers ended their suffering by becoming Stanley Cup champions last year. The Wild recently traded… Continue reading Could Brock Nelson Be the Wild’s Backup Plan For Eriksson Ek? – Minnesota Wild

Special Teams Has To Carry the Wild Through Their Injuries – Minnesota Wild

Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Okay, let’s start with positivity. Heading into their double-header in Southern California this weekend, the Minnesota Wild remain in first place in the NHL by points percentage. They’ve reached the summit of the standings to this point in the season due to their suffocating… Continue reading Special Teams Has To Carry the Wild Through Their Injuries – Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild

Typically, goaltenders won’t speak candidly to the media. They don’t want their opposing players and coaches to know what they’re thinking, so they’re typically tight-lipped and polite in any interview setting.  Filip Gustavsson is not a typical goaltender.  John King of the Wild on 7th podcast recently called him “the un-goalie goalie.” The Athletic documented… Continue reading Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild