Another thing. Ogie in the AHL, has four goals in four games. His shot is NHL level. I thought he should have been on the line with Ek where they have NoJo. It’s interesting to see the Wild keep NoJo playing in that spot no matter what. He has been brutal yet. Against CHI, -2… Continue reading Daemon Hunt Recalled With Jonas Brodin Questionable – Wilderness Walk
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Marco Rossi Is Still Looking For the Benefit Of the Doubt – Minnesota Wild
In hockey, you often ride the hot hand. Great chemistry between players is rarely the result of struggling and then finding a breakthrough. Usually, you have it or you don’t, and once you have it, coaches are loathe to give it up. So it’s a bit eyebrow-raising that on Sunday, John Hynes broke up his… Continue reading Marco Rossi Is Still Looking For the Benefit Of the Doubt – Minnesota Wild
Do the Wild Have the Makeup Of A Bona Fide Contender? – Minnesota Wild
What makes a Stanley Cup team? Some may say offense, some defense. Ultimately, the team with the most goals wins, and that’s just what the Minnesota Wild have been doing. But does that mean they’re a contender? The Wild have passed the eye test since the beginning of this season, at least as far as… Continue reading Do the Wild Have the Makeup Of A Bona Fide Contender? – Minnesota Wild
Will Devin Shore Maximize His Opportunity In St. Louis? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild announced they will call up Devin Shore and Ben Jones to fill in the forward spots left by multiple injuries. Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello suffered injuries during Thursday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. Eriksson Ek is day-to-day, but Zuccarello underwent surgery on Friday, and the Wild placed him on injured… Continue reading Will Devin Shore Maximize His Opportunity In St. Louis? – Minnesota Wild
Are the Wild Putting Too Much Mileage On Kaprizov? – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild fans fell in love with Kirill Kaprizov before he started playing at the level he is now. He’s a special player and a rare and unique talent. Kaprizov has the work ethic to accompany the skill, which makes him even more rare and unique. Kirill Kaprizov is built for this, and the Wild… Continue reading Are the Wild Putting Too Much Mileage On Kaprizov? – Minnesota Wild
Liam Ohgren Can Follow In Marco Rossi’s Footsteps – Minnesota Wild
Liam Ohgren showed promise during his audition late last season, taking a major step toward his NHL future. The 20-year-old left winger recorded two points in his four-game stint with the Minnesota Wild in April, including his first NHL goal in San Jose. Ohgren made an impact and held his own. Most importantly, he looked… Continue reading Liam Ohgren Can Follow In Marco Rossi’s Footsteps – Minnesota Wild
Wild Reportedly Interested In Acquiring Two Flyers – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild Trades are already happening around the NHL. While we are so accustomed to nothing happening until closer to the deadline, some teams are making moves very early, just a month or so into the season. And that means rumors are just a little bit more concrete and things could actually happen with our… Continue reading Wild Reportedly Interested In Acquiring Two Flyers – Wilderness Walk
Brock Faber Is Poised For 4 Nations Roster Spot – Minnesota Wild
International play is one of the most exciting events in hockey on any level. As a global sport, international events allow fans worldwide to celebrate the game and see which nation can assemble the best team. Unfortunately, the NHL has been on a hiatus from that party. The World Cup of Hockey in 2016 was… Continue reading Brock Faber Is Poised For 4 Nations Roster Spot – Minnesota Wild
After Proving They Belong, the Wild Must Prove They Can Contend – Minnesota Wild
Not even the most optimistic fan could draw up the Minnesota Wild’s start this season. At 11-2-3, the Wild have done what last year’s team couldn’t, banking wins and putting themselves in playoff position ahead of Thanksgiving. But while the Wild have proven they belong in the playoff picture, they still need to prove they… Continue reading After Proving They Belong, the Wild Must Prove They Can Contend – Minnesota Wild
We’re About To Find Out How Hard It Is To Replace Mats Zuccarello – Minnesota Wild
Since signing with the Minnesota Wild in July 2019, the State of Hockey has been fretting about the moment Father Time would catch up with Mats Zuccarello. Five years later, the shifty forward seems to be avoiding decline as effectively as he avoids checks. His 84 goals and 281 points in 324 games inspired Minnesota to… Continue reading We’re About To Find Out How Hard It Is To Replace Mats Zuccarello – Minnesota Wild