Special teams are incredibly important in crunch-time games, and the Minnesota Wild’s power play had been struggling to cash in on their few chances in the last week or so. In their last four games, Minnesota went 0-for-9 with the man advantage, including two losses to big-time teams. Normally, a team like the Wild can… Continue reading Freddy Gaudreau Has Earned John Hynes’ Trust – Minnesota Wild
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Does Justin Brazeau Have the Skill To Adapt To Hynes’ Systems? – Minnesota Wild
The narrative around Justin Brazeau has shifted quickly since the Minnesota Wild acquired him on March 6. In his initial tweet about the trade, Michael Russo called Brazeau “good down low below the dots and around the net.” He credited Brazeau with good hands and net-front ability. Perhaps Brazeau would bring the size the Wild… Continue reading Does Justin Brazeau Have the Skill To Adapt To Hynes’ Systems? – Minnesota Wild
It’s Time For John Hynes To Shine – Minnesota Wild
Do me a favor. Take a quick minute and imagine what this weekend must feel like for fans of NHL teams currently toiling near the bottom of the standings. Imagine for a second the deflating feeling of turning the page from that exciting 4 Nations Tournament only to watch as your favorite team plays meaningless… Continue reading It’s Time For John Hynes To Shine – Minnesota Wild
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
Marcus Foligno Has Spearheaded Hynes’ Culture Shift – Minnesota Wild
Marcus Foligno finally dropped the mitts for the first time this season against Luke Schenn during Saturday’s game against the Nashville Predators. Roughly 90 seconds into the game, the two squared up after Schenn asked to fight. The fight was also a repeat from a year ago, and Foligno was happy for a rematch. … Continue reading Marcus Foligno Has Spearheaded Hynes’ Culture Shift – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Were Smart To Grab John Hynes When They Did – Minnesota Wild
Heads turned this week when the Boston Bruins fired head coach Jim Montgomery after his first year made history as the best single-season record (65-12-5). 2023-24 was also impressive, and the Bruins finished with a 47-20-15 record. However, they lost a 3-1 lead in the second round of playoffs and were 8-9-3 in the 2024-25… Continue reading The Wild Were Smart To Grab John Hynes When They Did – Minnesota Wild