Jared Spurgeon is one of the biggest success stories in the history of the Minnesota Wild. The organization gave the former sixth-round pick a chance after the New York Islanders didn’t sign him, and it’s been a magical run since. Spurgeon leads the Wild in games played (933), goals (117), and points (416). Despite what… Continue reading The Wild Shouldn’t Be Thinking About Trading Jared Spurgeon Right Now – Minnesota Wild
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Takeaways from Day 13 of Vikings training camp – InForum
The smile said everything that needed to be said. Asked before the exhibition game against the Houston Texans if he was looking forward to playing against somebody else, quarterback J.J. McCarthy flashed a grin, then replied, “I’m very excited to play against another defense.” There seemed to be some solace from McCarthy knowing he’d be… Continue reading Takeaways from Day 13 of Vikings training camp – InForum
2025 HW Top Wild Prospects Series: Honorable Mentions – Minnesota Wild
It’s August, and before we know it, the Minnesota Wild will be at training camp, then pre-season, then taking to the ice for an honest-to-goodness regular-season game. To get us through our final stretch of summer, we’re bringing back Hockey Wilderness’ Top Wild Prospects series for 2025. Our definition of “Prospect” is any rookie-eligible player…… Continue reading 2025 HW Top Wild Prospects Series: Honorable Mentions – Minnesota Wild
Vikings' Justin Jefferson Provides Major Injury Update – MSN
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Provides Major Injury Update MSN Justin Jefferson delivers promising message to Vikings fans amid injury, teases return to field ‘real soon’ CBS Sports Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Gives Major Injury Update on WR Justin Jefferson Newsweek Justin Jefferson Not in line to play Saturday – Fantasy Football News Fantasy Footballers Podcast Vikings Getting Dangerously Thin at Wide… Continue reading Vikings' Justin Jefferson Provides Major Injury Update – MSN
Which Wild Players Would Go On A McDavid-Draisaitl “Friendmoon”? – Minnesota Wild
Let me start off by letting you know that if you think this article is strictly about recreating some sort of on-ice magic that the Edmonton Oilers have, you are sorely mistaken. It is about something even more important. Here’s a little backstory for those who aren’t as chronically online: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl… Continue reading Which Wild Players Would Go On A McDavid-Draisaitl “Friendmoon”? – Minnesota Wild
Will More Money Create More Problems For Bill Guerin’s Wild? – Minnesota Wild
The universal view of the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts is that they were an anchor around the neck of the Minnesota Wild. That’s absolutely true, you can’t argue that Minnesota’s upside wasn’t capped by having $15 million or so in dead money these last two years. But even downsides can have upsides,… Continue reading Will More Money Create More Problems For Bill Guerin’s Wild? – Minnesota Wild
Wild Have Been Very Efficient With Contracts, Apparently – Wilderness Walk
It turns out, even if we have a couple of minor gripes with some of the contracts that Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has handed out, that this team is in the upper third of teams in the NHL when it comes to spending efficiently. In a recent article from The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn, the… Continue reading Wild Have Been Very Efficient With Contracts, Apparently – Wilderness Walk
What Can We Learn From Minnesota’s Most Hyped Prospects Who Didn’t Pan Out? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild will rely on a wave of prospects to fill out their roster this season. With Zeev Buium, David Jiricek, Jesper Wallstedt, Liam Ohgren, and Danilla Yurov set to play roles on the NHL team this season, it’s time to look back at recent history and see how other hyped top prospects have… Continue reading What Can We Learn From Minnesota’s Most Hyped Prospects Who Didn’t Pan Out? – Minnesota Wild
Will Kaprizov’s Injury History Turn His New Contract Into An Albatross? – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild fans should check their stockings because Christmas is finally coming. The Wild are reportedly offering Kirill Kaprizov a record-breaking 8-year, $120 million contract extension. If both sides agree to the contract, Kaprizov will have the highest-ever AAV for a winger at $15 million, which is a significant increase from his current $9 million… Continue reading Will Kaprizov’s Injury History Turn His New Contract Into An Albatross? – Minnesota Wild
Wild Prospect Officially Signs With OHL Team – Wilderness Walk
While it might have been an obvious conclusion after he was selected second overall in the CHL Import Draft, it’s been made official. Minnesota Wild prospect Adam Benak has signed with the OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs and will be leaving the USHL behind. The Wild’s fourth-round selection in the most recent draft, Benak is seen… Continue reading Wild Prospect Officially Signs With OHL Team – Wilderness Walk