The Minnesota Wild are able to sign their superstar Kirill Kaprizov to a contract extension on July 1 and talks have already been swirling for months now. Obviously, the team wants to keep their best player and one of the best wingers on the planet. So much so that in a recent Q&A, Wild owner… Continue reading Leipold Says Re-signing Kaprizov Is ‘A Priority’ – Wilderness Walk
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Charlie Stramel Gets Revenge Over Wisconsin – Wilderness Walk
That must have felt great. Minnesota Wild first-round prospect Charlie Stramel has rediscovered his offense after a transfer to Michigan State University this summer and over the weekend, the centerman was able to get revenge over his former school. In what ended up as a 3-2 overtime win for the Spartans, Stramel scored that… Continue reading Charlie Stramel Gets Revenge Over Wisconsin – Wilderness Walk
Czech National Coach Speaks Against Jiricek Trade – Wilderness Walk
Not everyone loves the Minnesota Wild acquiring David Jiricek in the fan base, and it appears even out of our little State of Hockey circle, some people are perplexed. Per a Czech sports reporter, the head coach of the Czechia national team and long-time coach in the top domestic division, Radim Rulik, spoke vehemently against… Continue reading Czech National Coach Speaks Against Jiricek Trade – Wilderness Walk
Wild Heavily Represented On 4 Nations Rosters – Wilderness Walk
The four rosters of Sweden, Finland, United States, and Canada for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament were announced throughout Wednesday. While we already know that Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin was instructed to build the whole Team U.S.A. roster and we have head coach John Hynes behind the American bench, the players of… Continue reading Wild Heavily Represented On 4 Nations Rosters – Wilderness Walk
Wild Recall Ohgren, Wallstedt Ahead of Road Trip – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild There is a whole slew of transactions that the Minnesota Wild announced on Tuesday morning. Rookies Liam Ohgren and Jesper Wallstedt have been recalled from AHL Iowa. And in turn, Mats Zuccarello has been placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve, and both Jonas Brodin and Jakub Lauko have been placed on the Injured Reserve… Continue reading Wild Recall Ohgren, Wallstedt Ahead of Road Trip – Wilderness Walk
David Jiricek Set To Make Wild Debut – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild After a quick pit stop in AHL Iowa after being acquired by the Minnesota Wild this weekend, defenseman David Jiricek has officially been recalled to the NHL and should make his debut for his new team on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. While we certainly should not put our opinion of the player post-trade… Continue reading David Jiricek Set To Make Wild Debut – Wilderness Walk
Wild Considered Frontrunners For David Jiricek – Wilderness Walk
The Minnesota Wild are getting involved in the trade market, it seems. David Jiricek, the sixth-overall pick just two years ago, is most likely going to be playing on a new team very soon and the Wild are reportedly one of the frontrunners to acquire the young defenseman. “It’s a player of similar stature. A… Continue reading Wild Considered Frontrunners For David Jiricek – Wilderness Walk
Mats Zuccarello Really Suffered Quite A Lower-Body Injury – Wilderness Walk
I have a feeling this will be more than 3-4 weeks. If I read it correctly, it’s 3-4 weeks without lifting anything. Then there’s rehab and restrengthening. It seems to me that this might be about a 6 week injury, coming back right after Christmas. I think I’d be ready to LTIR him. We’re headed… Continue reading Mats Zuccarello Really Suffered Quite A Lower-Body Injury – Wilderness Walk
Daemon Hunt Recalled With Jonas Brodin Questionable – Wilderness Walk
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
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