Author: Mikki Tuohy
The Wild Rookies Are Alright
- Mikki Tuohy
- October 8, 2023
The Minnesota Wild team has two rookie players this season. Technically, Marco Rossi and Brock Faber each played with the team for a stint last year, but they are both expected to play a full season at the NHL level this year. Rossi played 19 games with Minnesota last season but only managed to produce […]
Read MoreWhat Are Waivers and How Do They Affect the Wild Roster?
- Mikki Tuohy
- October 4, 2023
Today, four players from the Minnesota Wild training camp were put on waivers to be assigned to the Iowa Wild. Dakota Mermis, Jujhar Khaira, Vinni Lettieri, and Nic Petan. Why did the Wild put them on waivers? Won’t someone claim them? How come Sammy Walker wasn’t placed on waivers? And what does this mean for […]
Read MoreWhat Does Mason Shaw’s Contract Mean?
- Mikki Tuohy
- October 3, 2023
Today, the Iowa Wild announced they’ve signed forward Mason Shaw to a one-year, one-way AHL contract. After tearing his ACL on April 1, 2023, during a game with the Minnesota Wild against the Vegas Golden Knights, Shaw stayed in Minnesota over the offseason to continue his rehab. This is the fourth time that Shaw has […]
Read MoreMarcus Foligno Re-Signed by the MN Wild
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 29, 2023
In a quick turn-around from re-signing Mats Zuccarello this morning, the Minnesota Wild announced that they were extending Marcus Foligno’s contract for another four years. The contract has a $4 million average annual value and extends Foligno, 32, through the 2027-28 season. The contract has a no-move clause for the first two years and a […]
Read MoreMats Zuccarello Re-Signed by the Wild
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 29, 2023
The Minnesota Wild announced today that right winger Mats Zuccarello,36, has signed a two-year contract extension. His new contract is valued at $8.25 million with a $4.125 average annual value. This extension brings him through the 2025-26 season. It also includes a no-move clause for both years. Zuccarello has been a staple on the top line […]
Read MoreThe Five Biggest Questions for the Minnesota Wild Regular Season
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 29, 2023
For the past two seasons, the Minnesota Wild have failed to make it out of the first round of the playoffs despite a talented lineup of players. As the 2023-24 season gets ever closer, here are the five biggest questions the Wild will need to answer. When will Marco Rossi get top-line minutes? The topic […]
Read MoreThree Takeaways from the First Wild Preseason Game
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 25, 2023
The Minnesota Wild won their first preseason game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, 9/24. With a final score of 4-3, this game was a fight to the finish. A running theme throughout the game was how many penalties were called. Most of the fourteen penalties were called during the front half of the game. […]
Read MoreOPINION: Minnesota Wild Alternate Jerseys Are Okay
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 24, 2023
The Minnesota Wild revealed their new alternate jersey yesterday, and, as was heavily speculated, they are based on old North Stars jerseys. While getting jerseys with a new color scheme is fun, they’ve been heavily panned by fans who want to cut ties with the North Stars past. So how are the jerseys? The Good […]
Read MorePedigree and Prospects: MN Wild Training Camp Day 3
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 23, 2023
Day 3 of the Minnesota Wild Training Camp was a little bit different than the first days. For one thing, they hosted a Puck Drop fan festival that packed Tria Rink to the gills with fans. For another, they debuted the new 78’s jerseys that will be their alternate jersey this season. But best of […]
Read MoreMN Wild Training Camp is All About Chemistry
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 22, 2023
After a boring off-season, the Minnesota Wild returned to the ice with the same core group of players. There is already a sense of who plays well with whom or which players could swap places to try new line combinations. There are two places where chemistry might need some attention though. Matt Boldy/Joel Eriksson Ek/Marcus […]
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