Category: Minnesota Wild
Wild 2022-23 Report Cards: Mason Shaw
Mason ShawNext up on the Minnesota Wild’s report card list is another fourth liner, During his junior career, he tore his ACL three times, once in one leg and twice in the other. He’s a gritty player that’s not afraid to mix it up with anyone but also has the ability to score goals. Shaw didn’t play the fi...
Read moreWild Losing Defender & Leader with Dumba’s Departure
Matt DumbaAs the NHL’s free agency fast approaches, the Minnesota Wild have to be thinking about what’s next in terms of Matt Dumba and the hole he is going to leave…
Read moreWallstedt of Wild leads AHL Top Prospects Team
Chicago BlackhawksMinnesota Wild goalie prospect Jesper Wallstedt headlined the inaugural American Hockey League Top Prospects Team, which was announced Wednesday, one day before the start of the Calder Cup Final between Coachella Valley (Seattle Kraken) and Hershey (Washington Capitals).
Read moreWild goalie Wallstedt leads AHL Top Prospects Team
Buffalo SabresMinnesota Wild goalie prospect Jesper Wallstedt headlined the inaugural American Hockey League Top Prospects Team, which was announced Wednesday, one day before the start of the Calder Cup Final between Coachella Valley (Seattle Kraken) and Hershey (Washington Capitals). He was 18-15-5 with Iowa of...
Read moreMontreal Canadiens Rumors: 3 Teams Linked to Sean Monahan
Minnesota WildSean Monahan was well on his way to having a strong bounce-back season for the Montreal Canadiens in 2022-23, but his year would end up after just 25 games played due to multiple injuries. Yet, he also recorded 17 points in his limited action, so there should certainly be several teams interested i...
Read moreCanucks: Prize power forward prospect Colby Barlow draws favourable draft comparison
Canucks"A choice is taking a hit to make a play, blocking a shot, battling for loose pucks and getting to the net, knowing you’re getting clobbered. That's Colby’s game. He’s a gamer. The Canucks need that." — NHL prospects scout Shane Malloy.
Read moreWild 2022-23 Report Cards: Ryan “Reavo” Reaves
New York RangersIt’s time to move on to the Minnesota Wild forwards’ report cards and first up is also known as “Reavo”. He joined the Wild in a trade that involved pick in 2025 to the New York Rangers in the last week of November. Reaves fit into the lineup almost seamlessly and has become loved by Wild fans....
Read moreWild 2022-23 Report Cards: John Klingberg
Anaheim DucksWhile the main core of defensemen for the Minnesota Wild have received their grades plus Brock Faber, that leaves joined the team at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline to bolster their defense. Klingberg struggled with the Ducks but still managed to put up some points before being traded to Minnesota. De...
Read moreWild 2022-23 Report Cards: Jared Spurgeon
WildThe final defenseman on the Minnesota Wild’s report card list is also their captain, Jared Spurgeon. After Jonas Brodin, Spurgeon would be the next best defenseman in terms of defensive…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens
Minnesota WildAs Smith and Russo, write the Wild had the center depth to win a playoff series this year against the Dallas Stars. The lack of depth is what hurt the Wild against the Stars. As Smith and Russo note it is concerning that Marco Rossi may not have a role inside the organization anymore. While he will...
Read moreWild’s 2023 Offseason Trade Targets: Detroit Red Wings
Derek LalondeWelcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Offseason Trade Targets series for the Minnesota Wild. During it, we will be looking at a handful of players from each NHL team who…
Read moreWild 2022-23 Report Cards: Jacob “Jake” Middleton
Jacob “Jake” MiddletonWe’re still rolling with Minnesota Wild defensemen and their report cards with the next going to Jacob “Jake” Middleton. Middleton had a career year in his first full season with Minnesota and he alongside captain Jared Spurgeon. He really showed what he’s made of this season and was someone the Wi...
Read moreWild’s 2023 Offseason Trade Targets: Edmonton Oilers
Vegas Golden KnightsWelcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Offseason Trade Targets series for the Minnesota Wild. During it, we will be looking at a handful of players from each NHL team who…
Read moreWild’s 2023 Offseason Trade Targets: Toronto Maple Leafs
WildWelcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Offseason Trade Targets series for the Minnesota Wild. During it, we will be looking at a handful of players from each NHL team who…
Read moreDraftKings: Western Conference Final preview
Western ConferenceWith the Stanley Cup Playoffs down to four remaining teams, the Western Conference Final features the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars, a rematch of the 2020 conference final. The Golden Knights topped the Winnipeg Jets in five games and the Edmonton Oilers in six games to reach this point. The...
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