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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

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

Jacob Rombach Selected 35th Overall by Nashville Predators in 2025 NHL Draft

Rombach played two full seasons with the Lincoln Stars in the USHL from 2023-25, appearing in 116 games. He posted 18 points during the 2024-25 campaign and finished third on the team with a plus-29 rating, while notching a pair of four-game point streaks. Rombach also competed in the 2025 Chipotle All-American Game and previously… Continue reading Jacob Rombach Selected 35th Overall by Nashville Predators in 2025 NHL Draft

Does the NHL Have A Sun Belt Issue? – Minnesota Wild

Former Blockbuster magnate Wayne Huizenga brought hockey to South Florida in 1993 as the first owner of the expansion Florida Panthers. He initially wanted to call them the Block Busters.  Instead, they adapted Netflix colors and outlasted Huizenga’s video rental chain. The Panthers were almost the Vegas Golden Knights of the ’90s. They outsmarted their… Continue reading Does the NHL Have A Sun Belt Issue? – Minnesota Wild

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Panthers Favored to Three-Peat

The 2024-25 NHL playoffs have officially ended as the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers for a second straight year.  The odds for the 2026 Stanley Cup are already up and running, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing the two-time defending champ, Florida, as the early favorite. Will the Oilers finally overcome Florida next season and stop… Continue reading 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Panthers Favored to Three-Peat

How Long Will It Take For Danila Yurov To Adjust To the NHL? – Minnesota Wild

Danila Yurov’s journey to the NHL has been a long time coming, and his career in North America is only beginning.  Yurov set the record for most points in a single season by a KHL skater 20 or younger with 49 points in the 2023-24 season. That’s only one of the many highlights of the… Continue reading How Long Will It Take For Danila Yurov To Adjust To the NHL? – Minnesota Wild