The Minnesota Wild’s goaltending situation was one of the team’s most talked-about storylines in the offseason and entering training camp. The team’s battery of goaltenders did not perform great last season as Marc-André Fleury aged. Filip Gustavsson followed up an excellent season the year before with a streaky performance that led to countless trade rumors. … Continue reading Are the Wild Overworking Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild
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$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? Sports is loaded with money oddities
These were Juan Soto’s numbers in 2024: 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, a .288 batting average. Keep doing that over the next 15 years, and he’ll be making roughly $1.2 million for every home run. Or $467,890 for every RBI. Or $307,229 for every hit. (Pre-tax, of course.) Soto’s $765 million, 15-year agreement with the… Continue reading $1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? Sports is loaded with money oddities
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
Is Gaudreau’s Long-Term Contract Is Starting To Make Sense? – Minnesota Wild
Two months ago, if you asked me to guess who the top five-point scorers for the Minnesota Wild were, I would have likely been right about all but one. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi, and Mats Zuccarello are all shoo-ins. But then there’s Frederick Gaudreau, a third-line player who failed to prove himself in… Continue reading Is Gaudreau’s Long-Term Contract Is Starting To Make Sense? – Minnesota Wild
Could Brock Nelson Be the Wild’s Backup Plan For Eriksson Ek? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are the best team in the NHL, and Kirill Kaprizov is the best player in the league right now. After years of suffering, the Wild are pleasing the fan base by entertaining them with dominance. The Florida Panthers ended their suffering by becoming Stanley Cup champions last year. The Wild recently traded… Continue reading Could Brock Nelson Be the Wild’s Backup Plan For Eriksson Ek? – Minnesota Wild
Special Teams Has To Carry the Wild Through Their Injuries – Minnesota Wild
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Okay, let’s start with positivity. Heading into their double-header in Southern California this weekend, the Minnesota Wild remain in first place in the NHL by points percentage. They’ve reached the summit of the standings to this point in the season due to their suffocating… Continue reading Special Teams Has To Carry the Wild Through Their Injuries – Minnesota Wild
Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild
Typically, goaltenders won’t speak candidly to the media. They don’t want their opposing players and coaches to know what they’re thinking, so they’re typically tight-lipped and polite in any interview setting. Filip Gustavsson is not a typical goaltender. John King of the Wild on 7th podcast recently called him “the un-goalie goalie.” The Athletic documented… Continue reading Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild
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
How to Watch Monday Night Hockey – Minnesota Wild
If you’ve been wanting to watch the exclusive “Monday Night Hockey” games, you’re going to need an Amazon Prime membership. For the 2024-2025 NHL season, Prime Video has exclusive streaming rights to the Monday night games and Candian Prime members get access to the whip-around “NHL Coast to Coast” show on Thursday nights at 7… Continue reading How to Watch Monday Night Hockey – Minnesota Wild
Subtle moves by Wild, Lynx and Vikings made all the difference
The Wild, Lynx and Vikings chose different paths, excelling because of shrewd moves that looked relatively unimpressive at the time. Kirill Kaprizov is the Wild’s best player, and has been for years. He’s playing at a career peak right now. But he’s not the biggest variable for a team vying for the best record in… Continue reading Subtle moves by Wild, Lynx and Vikings made all the difference