Category: Wild
Wild Notes: Leipold, Boldy, Middleton, Chisholm
Craig LeipoldThe owner of the Minnesota Wild, Craig Leipold, took part in a lengthy interview with Joe Smith and Michael Russo of The Athletic carrying a wide array of topics. Despite not making the playoffs last year and not advancing past the second round since 2003 Leipold assures Wild fans the organization i...
Read moreWallstedt gets 2-year, $4.4M extension from Wild
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Minnesota Wild signed goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, 21, to a two-year, $4.4-million contract extension Monday, three days before the team begins its 2024-25 regular season at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Read moreMinnesota Wild’s Scoring Spread Throughout Lineup in Preseason Finale
WildThe Minnesota Wild wrapped up their six-game preseason on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks, and their offense was on fire again. They started a little slow but finally got…
Read moreSophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year: Blackhawks vs. Wild Preseason Preview
Chicago BlackhawksSame opponent, different venue.
Read moreCentral Notes: Boldy, Middleton, Marino, Bjugstad, Kaiser, Barlow
Blue JacketsThe Wild have upgraded winger Matt Boldy’s status from week-to-week to day-to-day, head coach John Hynes said Tuesday (via NHL.com’s Jessi Pierce). He hasn’t been ruled out of Friday’s preseason game against the Blackhawks, a strong sign he’ll be available when Minnesota opens its regular season aga...
Read moreCentral Notes: Minnesota Injuries, Perfetti, Ohgren
Michael RussoThe Minnesota Wild are nursing a few injuries up-and-down the roster in addition to star forward Matt Boldy missing the next few weeks due to a lower-body injury. Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Reese Johnson, Pavel Novak, and Michael Milne are all out with mild upper-body injuries with the la...
Read moreMinnesota Wild Training Camp Day 1 Reflections
WildAlthough the second day of Minnesota training camp is officially underway, it’s time to take a quick look back at the first day and all that came with it. Some…
Read moreMinnesota Wild Roster Battles to Watch in 2024 Training Camp
Minnesota WildAs the Minnesota Wild officially opens training camp, it’s time to discuss the roster openings and any upcoming battles for those spots. The Wild didn’t make many offseason moves, so…
Read morePlayers signed to professional tryouts for NHL training camps
San Jose SharksThe following notable players (listed alphabetically) were in an NHL camp on a PTO: Calen Addison, D, Ottawa Senators The 24-year-old had 17 points (one goal, 16 assists) in 72 games for the San Jose Sharks and Minnesota Wild last … Continue reading → The post Players signed to professional tryouts...
Read moreWild Prospects to Watch at 2024 Tom Kurvers Showcase
St. Louis BluesWhile most Minnesota Wild fans are looking forward to the start of training camp next week, it’s important not to forget about the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase this weekend. The…
Read moreMinnesota Wild’s 3 Biggest Weaknesses for 2024-25
WildThere are just a few weeks until the Minnesota Wild season gets underway and that means it’s time to take a closer look at this upcoming season. It’s going to…
Read moreSnapshots: Laine, Lankinen, CBA Talks
La Velle E. Neal IIINotes from around the hockey world including Minnesota's earlier attempt to acquire Patrik Laine, notable CBA talks have yet to start, and more.
Read moreGoligoski retires from NHL after 17 seasons
Dallas StarsAlex Goligoski retired from the NHL on Thursday after 17 seasons. The 39-year-old defenseman had 475 points (87 goals, 388 assists) in 1,078 regular-season games for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, Arizona Coyotes and Minnesota Wild. He had 21 points … Continue reading → The post Goligoski re...
Read moreWest Notes: Mercer, Rantanen, Oilers
Drummondville VoltigeursThe Wild have invited undrafted free agent goalie Riley Mercer to next month’s rookie camp, reports Mike Morreale of NHL.com. Mercer, the younger brother of Devils RFA forward Dawson Mercer, was passed over in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 drafts but came into his own in his final season of junior hockey...
Read moreDoes Patrik Laine Make Sense For The Minnesota Wild?
Michael RussoJoe Smith and Michael Russo wrote in The Athletic (subscription article) earlier today that not only does disgruntled winger Patrik Laine make sense for the Minnesota Wild, but the team kicked the tires on him at the 2024 NHL Draft. Quite obviously, the major hurdle in bringing Laine to the ’State o...
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