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More changes on the Wild's horizon
Vacations are wonderful things. The only drawback, is that that often put you completely out of touch with what's going on in the world. That has been the case for me. Today is the first time that I've had internet access since July 4th. Thanks to our wonderful resort owners...
Wild's promised free agency "splash" equates to less than a ripple
Today has been a busy day of sorts, well at least I've been busy. Now that summer is well upon us (although the temperatures have been rather pleasant as of late), it is time for the preparations for vacations. All day today, I've been busy making lists, doing laundry, packing...
On the eve of 'Free Agency Frenzy' the Wild tender qualifying offers to six of its restricted free agents
I have little doubt in a week or two that new Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher could use a vacation. After a whirlwind negotiation towards the end of the 2008-09 season that brought him to the franchise as the team's new GM, his former gig, as an assistant general...
Goaltenders and Shattuck-St. Mary's products mark Day Two of the 2009 Entry draft for the Minnesota Wild
Day 2 started off with a blockbuster trade, at least in terms of acquiring player's rights as Jay Bouwmeester's rights go to the Calgary Flames and in return the rights to former University of Minnesota star Jordan Leopold and a 3rd round pick. With a team in the Northwest...
2009 Wild Draft: the first round has local flavor with selection of reigning 'Mr. Hockey' Nick Leddy
The anticipation is tremendous, it gives you an exciting feeling inside all day long as your mind races thinking about all the possibilities of who your team may pick. Unlike the last few drafts, this level of anxiety and nervous excitement extends to every team making a 1st round...
Dino Ciccarelli dissed yet again by Hockey Hall of Fame; NHL Awards assessment
After the awarding of another Stanley Cup, this time to the Pittsburgh Penguins it is a time to hand out other trophies and honors as well. In fact it was just last week Wednesday when the league had its 'awards night' in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Palms Casino. It was a pleasant...
Wild 2009 Pre-Draft rumors, let the fun and speculation begin!
Before the blur that is the NHL draft, the rumor mills crank up with talk of trades as teams try to acquire more picks or key players before the opening of free agency on July 1st. Like any rumors, most are unfounded speculation and few of these 'stories' actually materialize...
Wild name Todd Richards new head coach
Wild fans everywhere are beginning to breathe a little easier, including yours truly. Yet at the same time, the questions regarding the direction of the Minnesota Wild will really start to flood in. Wild fans have become used to the status quo in which little changes during the off...
2009 Wild Draft Preview: Mock Draft
Not to sound too much like a phrase commonly told to those of us who participated in the DARE program; (for those of you who are too young to have participated in this which makes me feel old to have to say that) it is a program designed to teach young kids about the dangers of drug...
2009 Wild Draft Preview: Goaltenders
It is the hockey equivalent to a pitcher in baseball. Pitchers match up the opposing team's best offensive players and hope to shut them down any which way they can. They use endurance, quickness and reflexes to make plays to save games for their respective teams. Goaltenders...
2009 Wild Draft Preview: Defensemen
Back in 2004, the Minnesota Wild selected AJ Thelen with the 12th Overall pick. Thelen was a highly touted defenseman and few gave any doubts over the choice. The Savage, Minnesota-native was just coming off a great freshman year at Michigan State scored 11 goals, and 29 points....
2009 Wild Draft Preview: Forwards
In the NHL version of a team's annual birthday celebration is the Entry Draft, where teams get the opportunity to add components to their team to create a bright future for their organization. Or at least that is what respective organization and their fans hope they count on....
2008-09 Stanley Cup Final Preview & Prediction
To quote some lyrics from the Twin Cities-based band Semisonic, "Closing time, one last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer. Closing time, you don't have to go home but you can't stay here. I know who I want to take me home." The last stanza of this...
Chuck Fletcher's first press conference thoughts; Wild fans like what they heard
First impressions are huge, and there is little doubt that Wild fans were eager to hear what newly hired General Manager Chuck Fletcher had to say at his first press conference on Friday. Before we talk about the impact of what Fletcher had to say let's take a look to the past...
Minnesota Wild to name Chuck Fletcher as new General Manager
Wow, just one day after complaining about the lack of news coming out of Saint Paul, it appears that all the suspense and nail biting has come to an end. The news coming to the press from "NHL sources" is that the Wild and Chuck Fletcher have agreed to contract terms. However...
And the word from the Wild is...
Well, nothing. If you're like me, you have probably had the same experience that I have had in recent days. By now, many of us would expect to venture over to the Wild's official website to see an announcement by Wild owner Craig Leipold about a new General Manager. However...
2008-09 NHL Conference Finals Preview and Predictions
In a classic 80's rock song by Europe, the Final Countdown has been used in countless sports venues to get their teams pumped up before starting a big game. It is very appropriate that the league enters its own countdown as just four teams remain in the Stanley Cup playoffs hoping...
Leipold interviews candidates for Wild General Manager
If you're like me and have been on the job hunt lately, you know what an emotional and stressful time it can be. It all seems like an endless flurry of sending out resumés just hoping to get a call for an interview. Then when you do get an interview, you continually question...
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