The Sharks came into Minnesota feeling good about a comeback win in Edmonton. On the other hand, the Minnesota Wild were ready to build on the four game winning streak they were on. The first period started off with some excitement just 3:06 in. Tripped on a breakaway, Andrew Desjardins was awarded a penalty shot. Unfortunately the shot was stopped ... Read More »
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 »
The Philadelphia Flyers have added free agent defenseman Kurtis Foster to their depleted blueline. The 6 foot 5, 226 pound defenseman has signed a one year $950,000 dollar year that will see him join a Flyers team in desperate need of some defensive stability. Foster split last season between three NHL teams including Anaheim, New Jersey, and then Minnesota. He ... Read More »
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 »
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 »
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