That’s Wild The Minnesota Wild are facing an injury crisis and now they have to deal with a hearty push for the playoffs without two of their best impact players. We have become familiar with what this team looks like without Kirill Kaprizov but now that Joel Eriksson Ek is out with an injury he… Continue reading Wild Start Potentially Bad Road Trip In Utah – Wilderness Walk
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The Wild Aren’t A Team Worth Investing In At the Trade Deadline – Minnesota Wild
When the season began, the Minnesota Wild dreamt of the situation they’re in right now. Coming off missing the playoffs for the third time in the past 12 seasons, the Wild are eight points ahead of the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference and look like a virtual lock to return to the playoffs… Continue reading The Wild Aren’t A Team Worth Investing In At the Trade Deadline – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Could Turn To Trent Frederic For Ryan Hartman Insurance – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild want to build a tough team. Many fans fell in love with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Some fans would want Brady on the Wild. Unfortunately, it looks like the Ottawa Senators have completed their rebuild and are improving, so Brady’s off-limits. However, the Wild should target Trent… Continue reading The Wild Could Turn To Trent Frederic For Ryan Hartman Insurance – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Have Nothing To Worry About With Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Out – Minnesota Wild
When I refreshed my web browser this morning and saw Michael Russo’s report that Joel Eriksson Ek has joined Kirill Kaprizov in the dreaded purgatory that is the Minnesota Wild’s injured reserve list these days, a surprising thought occurred to me. The Wild have nothing to worry about. Make no mistake; the Wild are a… Continue reading The Wild Have Nothing To Worry About With Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Out – Minnesota Wild
The Boldy/Faber/Rossi Core Is About To Get Tested – Minnesota Wild
In the last two weeks, Matt Boldy and Brock Faber play like Olympians for Team USA, with both Minnesota Wild stars being major minute-munching contributors in the 4 Nations Face-Off. In Minnesota’s return from the two-week break, Marco Rossi came through with a Herculean effort of his own via an overtime-forcing assist and follow-up game-winner in… Continue reading The Boldy/Faber/Rossi Core Is About To Get Tested – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Should Go All-In On A Dylan Larkin Trade – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild should acquire a top-six forward at the March 7 trade deadline. The Wild have dealt with myriad injuries this year, including recently placing Kirill Kaprizov on Long-Term Injured Reserved (LTIR). By doing so, the Wild have opened more cap space. Minnesota will also have more salary cap once the offseason starts. With… Continue reading The Wild Should Go All-In On A Dylan Larkin Trade – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Should Recreate Pittsburgh’s HBK Line – Minnesota Wild
I know what you’re thinking. Marat Khusnutdinov is who he is, and he isn’t going to improve his offensive production dramatically. He’s worse than Connor Dewar. Khusnutdinov has been a replacement-level player. However, the Minnesota Wild should acknowledge why keeping Khusnutdinov in the fold is important. Hunter Haight has better pure skill than Khusnutdinov. People… Continue reading The Wild Should Recreate Pittsburgh’s HBK Line – Minnesota Wild
Is the Wild’s Medical Team In More Hot Water? – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild We already saw that the Boston Bruins took issue with the Minnesota Wild’s medical staff that was part of Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off last week, but there has been more lasting effects because of that tournament. Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk could be out for a significant amount of time… Continue reading Is the Wild’s Medical Team In More Hot Water? – Wilderness Walk
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
Guerin’s Strength As Team USA GM Might A Shortcoming In Minnesota – Minnesota Wild
In his final college hockey game, Matt Boldy scored Boston College’s lone goal in a 4-1 loss to St. Cloud State on March 28, 2021. Forty-eight hours later, he signed with the Minnesota Wild and reported to Des Moines. Boldy had 11 goals and 20 assists in 22 games with Boston College and immediately produced in… Continue reading Guerin’s Strength As Team USA GM Might A Shortcoming In Minnesota – Minnesota Wild