Category: Wild
Zach Parise Undecided On Playing Future
WildA lot of people thought Zach Parise’s career was over a few years ago. In 2020-21, he scored just seven goals in 45 games for the Minnesota Wild, found himself on the fourth line or in the press box, and was bought out at the end of the season. He was turning 37 and would…
Read moreWild Fans Can Trust in Guerin & Brackett’s Draft Approach
Minnesota WildIt’s officially one of the best weeks of the offseason for the NHL which means the 2023 NHL Entry Draft is just days away followed closely by free agency. While it’s highly unlikely the Minnesota Wild will make any big moves when free agency arrives, they may rock the boat with the draft. It’s poss...
Read moreRevisiting the Brent Burns Trade
Brent BurnsOn June 24, 2011, the Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks made a blockbuster trade on the 2011 NHL Draft floor. The Sharks acquired Brent Burns, who was one of…
Read moreWild 2022-23 Report Cards: Oskar Sundqvist & Gustav Nyquist
WildUp until now, the Minnesota Wild report cards have focused on , but this time it will be split among two. Both of these players joined the Wild late in the season and didn’t get much playing time. Sundqvist and Nyquist joined the Wild at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline and while Sundqvist played right...
Read moreWild Notes: Rossi, Goligoski, Gustavsson, Reaves
Marco RossiThe Minnesota Wild’s number-one priority as an organization seems to be finally finding the a true number-one center to build around. When he was drafted with the ninth-overall pick at the 2020 draft, it was believed that Austrian center Marco Rossi had a shot at being that long-awaited franchise-al...
Read moreWild: 3 Likely Free Agent Destinations for Gustav Nyquist
Gustav NyquistGustav Nyquist is a middle-six winger who’s also typically good for 40-55 points in a season. The Swedish veteran is set to become a free agent after the Minnesota Wild…
Read moreWild 2022-23 Report Cards: Ryan “Reavo” Reaves
WildIt’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: Jared Spurgeon
Minnesota 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 moreWild’s 2023 Offseason Trade Targets: Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red WingsWelcome 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
Jared SpurgeonWe’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
Minnesota 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 moreWild’s 2023 Offseason Trade Targets: Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple LeafsWelcome 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 Notes: Gustavsson, Reaves, Goligoski
Joe SmithThis is an offseason full of questions for the Minnesota Wild. A team perenially on the verge of taking the next step has now lost seven straight playoff series, and they enter the 2023-24 landscape with only $8.23MM in projected cap space and multiple players to sign. Wild general manager Bill Guer...
Read moreWild 2022-23 Report Cards: Marc-André “Flower” Fleury
WildFilip Gustavsson was the first Minnesota Wild player to receive his report card for this past season, which leaves his goaltending partner, as next in line. This was his first 82-game season with the Wild and he definitely made an impact. Overall, he didn’t have a spectacular regular season but he...
Read moreWild: 3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for John Klingberg
WildThe Minnesota Wild likely want to keep around, but due to the penalties for the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts, it is not guaranteed that they will be able to afford the 30-year-old. Klingberg put together a solid 2022-23 season, as he had 10 goals to go along with 33 points in 67 games split b...
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