We’re halfway through the 2013 NHL regular season, and the Wild find themselves in the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. With half the season left, can the Wild hang onto a Playoff berth? Or, will they suffer another late-season swoon that causes them to miss the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season? One way or another ... Read More »
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Amazingly, the Minnesota Wild have already played 16 games so far this season, which represents one-third of their schedule for this season. Due to the compressed schedule, this season has flown by rather quickly. With eight wins, six losses and two overtime/shootout losses, the Wild find themselves tied for seventh place in the NHL’s Western Conference standings. The Wild have ... Read More »
Minnesota Wild News and Notes
It has been an eventful past two days for the Minnesota Wild; With the team calling up prospect Charlie Coyle and trading forwards Darroll Powe and Nick Palmieri to the New York Rangers for forward Mike Rupp. Meanwhile, both Devin Setoguchi and Mikael Granlund have been demoted to the fourth line of the Minnesota Wild because of their lack of ... Read More »
A Wild Week For The Minnesota Wild
Well, we’re five games into the Minnesota Wild’s season, and the results so far have been mediocre at best. The team’s record sits at 2-2-1, which is OK. The problem is, they have just one point in their past three contests( two regulation losses, and an overtime loss to St. Louis). So, panic is beginning to set in here in ... Read More »
Wild Fall 3-1 to Predators in First Loss of Season
Last Night’s Minnesota Wild VS Nashville Predators game marked the first time that Wild free agent signee Ryan Suter faced his former team. So without further ado, let’s get to the game. First Period: 7:07- Puck Drops on the Wild’s third game of the season. 7:09- Anthony Lapanta, the Wild’s TV play-by play guy, is absolutely horrendous at his job. ... Read More »
Minnesota Wild Victorious 1-0 Over Dallas Stars
Reviewing the Minnesota Wild‘s 1-0 victory over the Dallas Stars – The Minnesota Wild, led by goaltender Josh Harding and forward Zach Parise, shut out the Dallas Stars 1-0 on Sunday night. This victory was especially sweet for Harding, as this marked his first NHL game since being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. The fact that he was able to shut ... Read More »
Minnesota Wild Home Opener 2013 Recap
Pre-Game: 8:00 PM- Finally, the wait is over. After being locked out for over four months the puck is finally about to drop on the 2012/2013 Minnesota Wild season. Now that the puck is about to drop, all of the lockout garbage is rendered moot. Yes, it was a terrible ordeal for the sport. But, the game is back. And ... Read More »
Analyzing the Minnesota Wild Schedule
The Minnesota Wild open the season with three straight home games, and six of their first eight games are at home. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up some early points, while at the same time gaining an idea of how to play with each other(#hockey porn) on the ice. As mentioned before, I expect the Wild to struggle ... Read More »
Minnesota Wild 2013 Schedule
Here is the entire Minnesota Wild 2013 schedule: JANUARY OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV Sat, Jan 19 vs Colorado 9:00 PM Sun, Jan 20 vs Dallas 8:00 PM Tue, Jan 22 vs Nashville 8:00 PM Fri, Jan 25 @ Detroit 7:30 PM NHLN Sun, Jan 27 @ St. Louis 6:00 PM NBCSN Tue, Jan 29 vs Columbus 8:00 PM Wed, Jan ... Read More »
Minnesota Wild Season Preview 2013 Part 2: Q&A
By the time the puck drops on the Minnesota Wild season, January 19th, it will have been over eight long months since they last took the ice in an NHL contest. A lot has happened since the Wild lost 4-1 to the Phoenix Coyotes on April 7, 2012; Zach Parise and Ryan Suter signed with the club as free agents; ... Read More »
Minnesota Wild 2013 Season Preview Part 1
Minnesota Wild 2013 Season Preview Part 1: Line Combinations and Defensive Pairings The Wild enter the abbreviated 2013 season with high expectations; thanks to the free agent signings of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter and the arrival of star prospect, Mikael Granlund. Will the team meet these expectations? Will they succumb to the pressure and fail to produce the expected ... Read More »
5 Predictions For the Minnesota Wild in 2013-Plus Bonus Predictions
The following predictions are based on my belief that there will be an NHL season in 2013. The NHL and NHLPA can’t possibly be dumb enough to lose another full season, right? RIGHT? Especially, when they are so close on so many issues. Both sides know that losing another full season would irrevocably damage the game and it’s popularity; causing ... Read More »
NHL Lockout-Greed, Ego, and Stupidity
As the NHL lockout continues to drag on, it gets harder and harder to comprehend how greedy, moronic, shameful and egotistical both the Players Association (NHLPA) and the Board of Governors (NHL Owners)have acted, throughout it all. After last Thursday’s charade, the damage both sides are doing to the league and the sport of hockey is palpable. Now, if this ... Read More »
Houston Aeros Update
The following is a quick update on the Minnesota Wild‘s AHL team-the Houston Aeros. Standings: In 16 games played, Houston has seven wins, six losses, one overtime loss and two shootout losses (7-6-1-2). They trail the Oklahoma City Barons by one point for second place, and are currently seven points behind the Charlotte Checkers for first place in the AHL’s ... Read More »
Houston Aeros Roster and Preview
The following is the Houston Aeros’ AHL roster for the 2012/13 season. The Aeros are the Minnesota Wild’s AHL affiliate. Forwards: Mikael Granlund,Charlie Coyle, Kris Foucalt, Jason Zucker, Brett Bulmer, Jarrod Palmer, Chad Rau, Johan Larsson, David McIntyre, Carson McMillan, Justin Fontaine, Nick Palmieri, Zach Phillips, Joel Broda, Defenseman: Marco Scandella, Jonas Brodin, Drew Bagnall, Tyler Cuma, Kris Friedheim, Brian ... Read More »
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