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
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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
How Does the Jiricek Trade Affect Minnesota’s Cap Situation? – Minnesota Wild
Big David Jiricek comes with a small cap hit this season. However, if the defender hits like the Minnesota Wild thinks he can, his salary will soon match his size. Can the Wild afford it with the recent extensions they’ve given to Brock Faber and Jake Middleton, in addition to the expensive veterans already on… Continue reading How Does the Jiricek Trade Affect Minnesota’s Cap Situation? – Minnesota Wild
The Wild’s Perfect Storm Is Part Of the Process – Minnesota Wild
The vibes were high in St. Paul on Tuesday night. After rallying from a 2-1 deficit earlier in the night, the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks were in the closing seconds of overtime and virtually on their way to a shootout. Brock Boeser’s shot on a 2-on-0 breakaway hit the post and landed on Marco Rossi’s… Continue reading The Wild’s Perfect Storm Is Part Of the Process – Minnesota Wild
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
Marcus Foligno Has Spearheaded Hynes’ Culture Shift – Minnesota Wild
Marcus Foligno finally dropped the mitts for the first time this season against Luke Schenn during Saturday’s game against the Nashville Predators. Roughly 90 seconds into the game, the two squared up after Schenn asked to fight. The fight was also a repeat from a year ago, and Foligno was happy for a rematch. … Continue reading Marcus Foligno Has Spearheaded Hynes’ Culture Shift – Minnesota Wild
What Will It Tell Us About the Wild If Jiricek Pans Out? – Minnesota Wild
The most notable rehab sports clinic in the Twin Cities may reside in Minneapolis, somewhere between Chicago Avenue and Eagan. But the Minnesota Wild are making their bid to become a haven for high draft picks after they traded for defenseman David Jiricek. Jiricek did not come cheap. The Wild gave up defenseman Daemon Hunt,… Continue reading What Will It Tell Us About the Wild If Jiricek Pans Out? – Minnesota Wild
Parallels between Wild and Vikings; Gophers bowl game projections
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, who won their fourth straight game, all by one goal, with an overtime victory Tuesday over Vancouver. There are starting to be some striking similarities between the Wild and Vikings. Plus the Gophers women’s basketball team is 10-0 while the Wolves are 10-10. What do we make… Continue reading Parallels between Wild and Vikings; Gophers bowl game projections