The Stanley Cup is a little banged up, thanks to the Florida Panthers’ celebration of back-to-back titles. The bowl of the famous trophy is cracked, and the bottom is dented. Not for the first time and likely not the last. The Panthers won their second consecutive championship on home ice on Tuesday night, beating Edmonton… Continue reading Stanley Cup Damaged as Florida Panthers Celebrate Second Straight Championship
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What (Actually Good) Lessons Can the Wild Learn From the Panthers? – Minnesota Wild
Every year, when the Stanley Cup is awarded, the hockey world looks at the team that just won and asks, How do we do that thing? For the second year in a row, teams will try to copy the Florida Panthers’ formula, and for the first time in a row, the Minnesota Wild will have… Continue reading What (Actually Good) Lessons Can the Wild Learn From the Panthers? – Minnesota Wild
2026 NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Panthers Favored to Three-Peat
The 2024-25 NHL playoffs have officially ended as the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers for a second straight year. The odds for the 2026 Stanley Cup are already up and running, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing the two-time defending champ, Florida, as the early favorite. Will the Oilers finally overcome Florida next season and stop… Continue reading 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Panthers Favored to Three-Peat
How Much Are the Wild Affected By the “Tundra Tax”? – Minnesota Wild
Taxes have been a hot topic in the NHL, especially since Paul Bissonnette claimed that the Florida Panthers have an unfair advantage. He argued that the Panthers could make better use of their cap because Florida doesn’t have a state income tax. Many have disagreed with the claim, including NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who called… Continue reading How Much Are the Wild Affected By the “Tundra Tax”? – Minnesota Wild
Back-to-Back Cats: Panthers Repeat As Stanley Cup Champions By Beating Oilers in 6 Games
The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21 and the third team to do it this century. Sam Reinhart scored four goals, becoming just the fourth player… Continue reading Back-to-Back Cats: Panthers Repeat As Stanley Cup Champions By Beating Oilers in 6 Games
John Tavares Is A Perfect Fit For the Wild – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are entering the offseason in a fascinating position. The team has cap space, but they need a center and have a dwindling number of options at the position. Their presumed top target, Brock Nelson, re-signed with the Colorado Avalanche, and Sam Bennett seems likely to re-sign with the Florida Panthers. While many… Continue reading John Tavares Is A Perfect Fit For the Wild – Minnesota Wild
2025 Best Bets, Predictions for the Week by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The Stanley Cup Final returns to Florida on Tuesday for Game 6 between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Sports fans will be eagerly watching as the Panthers have a chance to win the trophy… Continue reading 2025 Best Bets, Predictions for the Week by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
No Minnesota Wild Players on 2026 Winter Olympic Rosters, Yet – Wilderness Walk
The 12 nations that will participate in hockey for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next year unveiled the first six players of their roster Monday. To build up some hype and force people to remember that this is the first Olympic Games to feature NHL players since 2014, the stars of the team were… Continue reading No Minnesota Wild Players on 2026 Winter Olympic Rosters, Yet – Wilderness Walk
Can the Wild Get Better By Standing Pat? – Minnesota Wild
The NHL’s salary cap is on the rise, but the league’s economy might be about to grind to a halt. There’s a flow to player movement. There are usually a group of teams looking to reset their competitive window, and a team of buyers looking to fuel them with futures for the price of taking… Continue reading Can the Wild Get Better By Standing Pat? – Minnesota Wild
Wild Might Not Be Able To Make Impact Additions – Wilderness Walk
Even if we can’t pick up a top 6 center in Free Agency this off-season, it’s not all bad. First of all, that’s a challenge most off-seasons as teams just don’t give those players up until well after their primed – and if they do it’s in trades or the free agent doesn’t likely have… Continue reading Wild Might Not Be Able To Make Impact Additions – Wilderness Walk