The Minnesota Wild season hasn’t started yet but we already got some confirmation that Kirill Kaprizov is one of the best players in the world. EA Sports released some overall ratings for players in the new NHL 26 game that is about to be released on September 12 and obviously we knew Kaprizov was going… Continue reading Kirill Kaprizov Rated Top Left Winger in NHL 26 – Wilderness Walk
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Kaprizov’s Workouts With Evgeni Malkin Are A Crossover Episode In the NHL World – Minnesota Wild
Any hockey fan on social media has seen the videos and pictures of Evgeni Malkin and Kirill Kaprizov working out together back in their homeland of Russia. The idea of it felt a bit like a crossover episode in the NHL world. The younger Minnesota superstar and the older Sidney Crosby sidekick seemed to materialize… Continue reading Kaprizov’s Workouts With Evgeni Malkin Are A Crossover Episode In the NHL World – Minnesota Wild
Marco Rossi Training With Retired NHL Legend – Wilderness Walk
Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi is still without a contract and there are no signs of the team and player being close to signing a new deal. But, that of course does not mean Rossi will put his offseason training on hold — and recently he was seen training with a recently retired NHL legend.… Continue reading Marco Rossi Training With Retired NHL Legend – Wilderness Walk
NHL Insider Confident No One Will Offer Sheet Marco Rossi – Wilderness Walk
Marco Rossi is possibly the restricted free agent with the most proven ability in the NHL right now. The Minnesota Wild center is still without a contract and August is right around the corner. That of course brings some concern since a different team can still go ahead and send an offer sheet for Rossi… Continue reading NHL Insider Confident No One Will Offer Sheet Marco Rossi – Wilderness Walk
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
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
Jacob Kvasnicka Drafted in 7th Round (202th Overall) by New York Islanders in 2025 NHL Draft
Kvasnicka spent two seasons with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program from 2023-25, posting 39 points (18 goals …
Mason Moe Drafted in 3rd Round (90th Overall) by New Jersey Devils in 2025 NHL Draft
Moe played parts of two seasons with the Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL, totaling 63 games and finishing fifth in team scoring with 43 points (17 goals, 26 assists) during the 2024-25 campaign. He recorded 12 power-play points, highlighting his offensive impact from the forward position. The native of Eden Prairie, Minn., also skated… Continue reading Mason Moe Drafted in 3rd Round (90th Overall) by New Jersey Devils in 2025 NHL Draft
Mace'o Phillips Drafted in 3rd Round (80th Overall) by Calgary Flames in 2025 NHL Draft
Phillips played with the USNTDP for two years between 2023-25, suiting up for 60 games with the U18s in 2024–25 and recorded six points from the blue line. Known for his physical style of play, the Wayzata, Minn., native led the team in penalty minutes both seasons, including 103 in his second year. He also… Continue reading Mace'o Phillips Drafted in 3rd Round (80th Overall) by Calgary Flames in 2025 NHL Draft
LJ Mooney Drafted in 4th Round (113th Overall) by Montreal Canadiens in 2025 NHL Draft
Mooney spent two years (2023-25) with the USNTDP, appearing in 112 games and showcasing his offensive prowess with 51 points in 51 games for the U18 team in 2024-25. A product of West Mifflin, Pa., he ranked fifth in scoring and recorded 14 multi-point performances, including five games with three points. Internationally, Mooney helped Team… Continue reading LJ Mooney Drafted in 4th Round (113th Overall) by Montreal Canadiens in 2025 NHL Draft