Practice Report: Sept. 27

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has assigned left wing Colton Gillies to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL). The Wild&rsqu...

With the cuts of Cody Almond, Robbie Earl, Danny Irmen, Matt Kassian, and Marco Scandella this morning, the Wild roster is down to 27 players; just four more cuts away from having their regular season roster set. After the cuts, forwards Colton Gillies, Andy Hilbert, Nathan Smith, and Craig Weller remain fighting for the final forward spot and defensemen Jaime Sifers and John Scott...

Minnesota Wild left wing Colton Gillies has been sent to the minors.

Per Mike Russo, Wild beat writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Final spots down to Jaime Sifers, John Scott, Andy Hilbert, Nathan Smith and of course, Colton Gillies and Craig Weller. Soâ?¦ Do you send Craig Weller to the minors? I think thatâ??s a possibility. Heâ??d still make his 600K in the minors, but that comes off the cap. Do you send Colton Gillies to the...

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild today announced the schedule of events for its 2009-10 Home Opener against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Face-off is slated for 8:15 p.m. and Xce...

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has assigned forwards Danny Irmen, Robbie Earl, Cody Almond and Matt Kassian to the Houston Aeros of the Amer...

Tough day for a great kid who will one day be a solid NHL talent. It probably stings a little after being part of Risebrough's "develop the kids here" mentality. But, I truly believe this move will be good for both the player and the organization. He will get a chance to develop that was not given to guys like Bouchard and Sheppard and now you can see evidence in...

Who will be the Wild's No. 2 center behind Mikko Koivu?

from Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, But one player who has avoided the injury thus far is Martin Havlat. As Havlat says, “Knock on wood.” After problems earlier in Havlat’s career, he seems to have solved the issue. Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach John Torchetti said he thinks he knows why. “Nobody prepares before a game or a practice more than ‘Grizzly...

Confirmed- The Thrashers have released Dan Fritsche and Manny Legace. From Ben Wright's Twitter feed.

Martin Skoula sees his first preseason action tonight and he better impress quickly! Only 2 more preseason games for him to make an impression that tells Head Coach Ken Hitchcock and management that he is a better option than Grant Clitsome. Base solely on performance in the preseason, John Moore should be the guy but his situation warrants caution versus a gamblers approach. Thus, Skoula...

from Rachel Blount of the Star Tribune, If the Wild is to return to the playoffs after missing out last season, it cannot afford to get out of the gate slowly. Still, it’s impossible to predict just how soon this promising roster can get Richards’ system into its bones—and rid itself of the defense-first style that had become as natural as breathing. Center Mikko Koivu...