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Wild sign goaltender Wade Dublewicz and others; could this mean Josh Harding's days with the Wild are numbered?
The old saying goes, 'the writing is on the wall' which is a lovely reference to the impersonal way things are some time done on sports teams or businesses by simply providing a list to let those know that their services or membership is no longer needed (or wanted). Its a...
Wild sign goaltender Wade Dublewicz and others; could this mean Josh Harding's days with the Wild are numbered?
The old saying goes, 'the writing is on the wall' which is a lovely reference to the impersonal way things are some time done on sports teams or businesses by simply providing a list to let those know that their services or membership is no longer needed (or wanted). Its a...
Wild counting on Koivu to add spark and speed
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Wild's transformation into a more aggressive, faster-paced team has begun.
The Wild need to add another scoring forward if it wants the 2009-2010 season to be success
To mark the historic 40th Anniversay for the Apollo Moon Landings, I will begin this article with the infamous quote Neil Armstrong gave to the world as he made his first step on the moon's surface, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." While professional...
Is the restricted free-agent offer sheet becoming extinct?
July 26, 2009 by
Puck Daddy
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Josh Harding is the 25-year-old restricted free-agent goalie for the Minnesota Wild; the one with the sterling minor-league and Lemaire-affected NHL numbers who's stuck behind Niklas Backstrom and his new four-year extension on the depth chart. Oh, but it gets even better for Harding...
George Parros Kisses the Proverbial Canvas, Launching Wild Comeback
by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Ducks, Wild, Western, NHL Fights, NHL VideosIt's often said that a fight can turn around a hockey game. This was definitely true Tuesday night in St. Paul.Entering this season, Minnesota Wild forward John Scott had three NHL regular season fights to...
NHL's Top 50: Niklas Backstrom (No. 25)
by Adam GretzFiled under: Wild, NHL Fans, NHL VideosFanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 25 is Minnesota Wild Goaltender Niklas Backstrom.We've reached the halfway point, and our second goalie to crack the top 50. The debate will now become...
A fresh start for Pouliot
MONTREAL –Playing for the Canadiens is special and Benoit Pouliot knows it.
Drafted just ahead of Carey Price at fourth overall at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Pouliot didn’t hesitate when it came to describing what he will bring to t...
Wild acquire Kobasew in trade with Bruins
October 18, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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The Minnesota Wild acquired right wing Chuck Kobasew from Boston on Sunday in a deal that sent right wings Craig Weller and Alexander Fallstrom to the Bruins.
The Wild also sent the rights to their second-round pick in the 2011 draft.
The 27-year-old Kobasew had one assist in...
Pre-Season: Havlat scores twice in fight-filled 3-0 home victory over Chicago
In Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan, Ricardo Montalban plays the genetically enhanced villain, Khan and during the film he utters one of the most famous quotes in science fiction history, "There is an old Klingon proverb where revenge is a dish best served cold." That likely...
Harding Practices
The Minnesota Wild is currently on the ice at the Xcel Energy Center for a "work day" practice. Goaltender Josh Harding is out with his team for the first time since experiencing lower body soreness a week ago.
Anton Khudobin is also ...
Free agents offer contracts from the Wild.
June 29, 2009 by
Goon's World
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These are the free agents from the Minnesota Wild that have recieved offers from the Minnesota Wild. Former Gopher Danny Irmen and Robbie Earl were given offers from the Minnesota WIld. Interesting that Dan Fritsche was not offered a qualifing offer sheet. Here’s the breakdown of...
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...
How Important are Playoff Wins?
7 days ago by
Sports Page Atlanta
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esterday I posted about whether fans are drawn in by super stars or playoff wins. Today, I have some data on this topic (and update on a old blog post going back to 2007). Two years ago I sat down the totaled up every playoff win and every playoff series won by NHL city. (For example...
Afternoon Analysis: Francophone Shuffle
7 days ago by
Illegal Curve
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TSN reported earlier today that the Minnesota Wild and the Montreal Canadiens had swapped young forwards. Going to Montreal is Benoit Pouliot, a former 4th overall draft pick who has obvious talent but has been an enigma so far in Minnesota.
Headed to the Twin Cities is Guillaume Latendresse...
It's Tough Being a Cynic
July 25, 2009 by
Wild Puck Banter
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The last few seasons were the glory days for Minnesota Wild bloggers. There were multiple topics we could opine on, make fun of and ridicule the squad about. Shoddy defense? I’d write a long post about the odd-man rushes caused by the inept Martin Skoula. Questionable line switching...
Gopher Returns Home
Former Minnesota Golden Gopher Danny Irmen has been recalled by the Minnesota Wild, and is expected to make his NHL debut tonight against the Phoenix Coyotes. Irmen, a third round pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, has been called up before but has...
Upshall lift Coyotes over Wild with late winner
Radim Vrbata had a goal and an assist, and Ilya Bryzgalov made 24 saves in the Phoenix Coyotes' 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday.
Im not the only one that thinks Skoula is a Pylon.
July 10, 2009 by
Goon's World
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While reading the HockeyWilderness I came across this most accurate description of Martin Skoula and Marc-Andre Bergeron. The two Players (Pylons) are defensive zone nightmares, and I would hate to think on how many times Skoula coughed the puck up that lead to a goal in the defensive...
Alex Tanguay to the Minnesota Wild?
Alex Tanguay of the Montreal Canadiens is one of many rumored to be heading to the Minnesota Wild. With around $4 million in cap space left, the Minnesota Wild are looking for another forward to round out its top six and serve as an upgrade for the team.
Alex Tanguay's price tag...
Wild Claims Andrew Ebbett From Hawks
The Minnesota Wild's injury report is beginning to rival the length of a six-year-old's wish list for Santa Claus, but General Manager Chuck Fletcher says his waiver wire pickup of center Andrew Ebbett from the Chicago Blackhawks, was more of ...
Hogwash and Poppycock
August 15, 2009 by
Wild Puck Banter
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Reports surfaced yesterday that the Minnesota Wild were offering a package that included Mikko Koivu, Nick Schultz and Tyler Cuma to Ottawa for Dany Heatley and a sack of potatoes. Anyone who has an ounce of sense, including my 9 year old son, knows this to be a made up rumor. Here...
Ed Olczyk Believes in Blackhawks' Management, Criticizes Martin Havlat
by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Blackhawks, Western, FanHouse ExclusiveThere have been some huge stories during the NHL offseason. Many of them have involved the Chicago Blackhawks.With that in mind, FanHouse recently caught up with Comcast SportsNet Chicago analyst Ed Olczyk -- perhaps...
Marian Gaborik's injury list.
June 07, 2009 by
Goon's World
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Here's what teams will have to ponder when they think about when offering oft-injured Wild free agent Marian Gaborik a contract. These are the injuries that Gabby has suffered over the course of his NHL career. Gaborik has played in 502 (219 goals - 218 assists - 437 pts) 22-Mar...
Boogaard Keeps Waiting To Score
26 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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from Michael Russo of the Star Tribune,
The next time Derek Boogaard scores a goal, the NHL should allow the game to be stopped for a ceremony.
The Hall of Fame should swoop in and collect Boogaard’s stick, gloves and skates. The beaten goaltender might want to consider...
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