39 minutes ago, Imyourhuckleberry said: I could possibly see a deal for Rossi having a similar AAV and lasting until he hits UFA status. I agree that the player here is unlikely to be used for comparison, but the AAV and years to reach UFA status is possibly similar. I am in agreement with you… Continue reading Wild, Rossi Still Far Apart in Contract Talks – Wilderness Walk
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There’s A Lot Riding On Jesper Wallstedt’s Bounceback Season – Minnesota Wild
One tough season isn’t going to derail the Minnesota Wild’s plans to have Jesper Wallstedt become “The Great Wall of St. Paul.” But jeez, what a tough season last year was. After holding his own as a goalie in the AHL, posting a .908 and .910 save percentage during his first two North American pro… Continue reading There’s A Lot Riding On Jesper Wallstedt’s Bounceback Season – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Need Everything To Go Right To Contend Next Year – Minnesota Wild
With the draft and the early stages of free agency in the rearview mirror, most teams have done their most pressing business of the offseason. However, the Minnesota Wild still must resolve the Marco Rossi situation. Otherwise, they’ll enter the season primarily as currently constructed. When most teams are fairly solidified, it’s time for the… Continue reading The Wild Need Everything To Go Right To Contend Next Year – Minnesota Wild
Which Teams Should Wild Fans Root For To Become Deadline Sellers? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are buying… but no one’s selling. The story of the NHL’s offseason is that of an arms race where teams are loading up… with nothing. Teams are flush with cap space, but the product isn’t out on the free agent market. The few big-name players were re-signed by their teams as soon… Continue reading Which Teams Should Wild Fans Root For To Become Deadline Sellers? – Minnesota Wild
What Will Be On the Wild (Actual) Christmas Wishlist? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild almost have their roster set. We can look forward to what the season may hold by December. This summer, general manager Bill Guerin and the fanbase didn’t get their Christmas. Everyone was looking forward to free agency and even expected the team to make a big trade. That didn’t happen as fans… Continue reading What Will Be On the Wild (Actual) Christmas Wishlist? – Minnesota Wild
Zeev Buium Has the Opportunity To Seize A Top-Four Role On Day 1 – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have a long history of great defensemen, but with Zeev Buium, they hope they have something a bit different. Blueliners like Jared Spurgeon, Jonas Brodin, and Ryan Suter have been true top-pairing defensemen, dictating play every night, giving them incredible stability over the last decade. However, the Wild didn’t target and draft… Continue reading Zeev Buium Has the Opportunity To Seize A Top-Four Role On Day 1 – Minnesota Wild
Chicken Sausage Anyone? (Podcast) – Minnesota Wild
The guys give their review of the Minnesota Wild’s free agency moves and what the rest of the offseason could have in store! Think you could write a story like this? Hockey Wilderness wants you to develop your voice, find an audience, and we’ll pay you to do it. Just fill out this form. https://hockeywilderness.com/news-rumors/minnesota-wild/chicken-sausage-anyone-podcast-r30820/
Wild Announce 2025-26 Preseason Schedule – Wilderness Walk
Hockey is almost here. Well, over two months from now hockey will return in some form to St. Paul as the Minnesota Wild are slated to start preseason in late September. The Wild unveiled their full, six-game slate of preseason hockey on Tuesday and it’s the typical matchups we’ve grown to groan over by the… Continue reading Wild Announce 2025-26 Preseason Schedule – Wilderness Walk
Trading Marco Rossi Is Acting Like the Flames and Sabres, Not the Panthers – Minnesota Wild
There’s an alternate universe where people called South Florida’s hockey team the “Block Busters.” The Florida Panthers’ founding owner, Wayne Huizenga, wanted to name them after his video rental chain. However, aside from their early success, the Panthers mostly languished at the bottom of the league. For years, it felt like Huizenga should have named… Continue reading Trading Marco Rossi Is Acting Like the Flames and Sabres, Not the Panthers – Minnesota Wild
Should the Wild Target Mason McTavish In A Rossi Trade? – Minnesota Wild
Marco Rossi isn’t the only RFA center without a contract this offseason. Rossi also isn’t the only RFA with a complicated negotiation process. Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish is also unsigned and looking for a new deal, whether it’s in Orange County or elsewhere. Given how things have progressed with Rossi and McTavish, should the… Continue reading Should the Wild Target Mason McTavish In A Rossi Trade? – Minnesota Wild