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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 31
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Joel Eriksson Ek
The offseason is still moving along slowly, but the upcoming NHL season is coming faster than we all think since they’re starting slightly earlier this year.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 10
Could Red Wings play tough with Dylan Larkin trade request with so few options?
Dylan Larkin sent shockwaves through Hockeytown and the rest of the NHL last week when several hockey insiders reported the Detroit Red Wings captain has requested the trade.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16
The injury that kept Wild star Joel Eriksson Ek out of Avalanche series
Minnesota Wild veterans Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin disclosed on Friday that foot fractures kept them out of the team’s second-round playoff defeat against the Colorado Avalanche, which ended with a 4-3 overtime loss in Denver on Wednesday.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 15
Eriksson Ek, Brodin reveal injuries behind Wild playoff absences
Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin, both missing every game in the Avalanche series, were ultimately too much for the Wild to overcome. Both players spoke to the media on Friday for the first time since the series ended and revealed the injuries they were dealing with.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF
There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.
Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / May 13
Joel Eriksson Ek's Availability for Wild-Avalanche Game 5 Confirmed
The Minnesota Wild are back in Denver and now facing elimination in their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, as the Avs hold a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 at Ball Arena on Wednesday.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12
Wild dealt brutal injury blows ahead of win-or-go-home Game 5 vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild are fighting to stay alive in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota is down 3-1 in their series against the Colorado Avalanche. Ahead of Game 5, the Wild are facing some tough news on the injury front.
Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Wild Make Eriksson Ek Decision Before Game 4 vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild had not won a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2014-15, but this season they kicked things off with a bang against the Central Division rival Dallas Stars.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Wild's Top Forward Ruled Out for Game 3 vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild return home for Game 3 of their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, looking to shift momentum after dropping the first two games on the road.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8
Wild’s John Hynes says there’s a ‘chance’ Joel Eriksson Ek plays in Game 3
The Minnesota Wild are in a tough spot right now, trailing two games to none against the division rival Colorado Avalanche after taking a beating in Games 1 and 2 in Denver.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 7
Wild injury outlook remains bleak for Joel Eriksson Ek, Jonas Brodin
Facing a 2-0 hole in the best-of-seven conference semifinal series against the Avalanche, the Wild are desperate to get Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin back from injuries that they suffered late in the first-round series against the Stars.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4
Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played one of the craziest games so far of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, with the Avalanche taking a 1-0 series lead thanks to a back-and-forth 9-6 win.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 3
Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to miss first two games against Avalanche
A key player is going to miss the first pair of contests in the Central Division Final. When speaking to the media on Sunday, Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes revealed that forward Joel Eriksson Ek will miss Games 1 and 2 of the team’s second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche.
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / May 3
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek out next two games
The Minnesota Wild will play without center Joel Eriksson Ek for at least the first two games of their Western Conference second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, coach John Hynes said prior to Sunday's Game 1.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30
Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup might finally be within reach for the Wild. There are two players on the roster who are making it possible.
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / March 17
Wild C Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) out vs. Blackhawks
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek will miss Tuesday's game against the host Chicago Blackhawks with a lower-body injury, coach John Hynes said. Eriksson Ek, 29, is listed as day-to-day and likely will miss at least three games, per general manager Bill Guerin.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 22
Wild activate Joel Eriksson Ek off injured reserve
The Minnesota Wild are getting one of their top centers back in the lineup. The team has activated Joel Eriksson Ek off injured reserve in time for Thursday’s home game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10
Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek Day-To-Day With Undisclosed Injury
The Minnesota Wild lost key centerman Joel Eriksson Ek to injury in Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken. Eriksson Ek sustained the injury after getting tangled up with another player near his bench, but avoided the worst case scenario, head coach John Hynes told Sara McLellan of the Star Tribune.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 31
Five biggest disappointments from first month of NHL season
It's safe to say the Rangers are among the teams that would love a do-over for this season.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 9, 2025
Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Joel Eriksson Ek
Now that the “dog days of summer” have started, that means the quiet part of the offseason has started as well. The draft is over, and the urgency of the first few days of free agency is over, but next season is still a few months away.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4, 2025
Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to undergo core muscle surgery
Minnesota Wild centerman Joel Eriksson Ek shared that he’ll undergo core muscle surgery.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / February 25, 2025
Minnesota Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek placed on injured reserve after injury in practice
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild placed forward Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve after he picked up an injury in practice on Monday. The centerman must miss at least seven days, which includes four games for the Wild, but could be out longer, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 6, 2024
Wild place Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve
The Minnesota Wild placed center Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve on Friday, just two days after announcing he was week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Eriksson Ek, 27, was injured during overtime of Tuesday night's win over the Vancouver Canucks after being checked into the boards.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 4, 2024
Minnesota Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek is out week-to-week
The Minnesota Wild announced that Joel Eriksson Ek is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Eriksson Ek has tallied five goals and eight assists for 13 points in 22 games this season.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13, 2024
Injured Wild standout to miss Sunday showdown with Jets
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek has been sidelined for at least Sunday's game against the Winnipeg Jets due to a head injury.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2024
NHL bets: Three prop plays for Tuesday, March 19
We have a packed hockey night to get through, and there are prop angles in nearly all on the day's slate. We've whittled our list down to three, all offering some solid prices relative to their roles in these matchups.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / March 13, 2024
Wild’s Eriksson Ek Leaves Game Against Coyotes
The Minnesota Wild have been climbing their way back into the playoff race over the past couple of weeks with the help of their entire roster. However, that success hit a major speed bump with the news that Joel Eriksson Ek was injured in their win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / January 16, 2024
It's Safe To Ignore Any Joel Eriksson Ek Trade Rumors
The Minnesota Wild's 5-0 win over the New York Islanders couldn't stop them from entering Tuesday stuck firmly in 13th place in the Western Conference.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 13, 2023
NHL Monday bets: Two +300 plays built around three players
We get the fresh week of NHL started with a handful of games, and I'm not sure what it is, but this Monday's slate is telling me to keep it simple. Now, a three-leg parlay may not be simple, but there are three players in particular that look just tremendous for shots and a point.
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