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Tuesday Night Tilt at the Mullett
The story practically writes itself… Son of Arizona Coyotes legend and the only player to have his number retired by the Coyotes, Shane Doan makes his NHL debut on Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets fight into Tempe. THE DOAN OF A NEW ERA Josh Doan has been nothing short of spectacular in Tucson […]
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The Wild Need The Swedes Back
Minnesota Wild fans know how many penalties Joel Eriksson Ek draws. He is forever being facewashed and shoved around from his usual position in the blue paint. Unfortunately, he also manages to take a lot of penalties at the same time. It’s a time-tested joke that Ek is the only player who can get a […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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MN Wild Update: Star of the Week and Injuries
The Minnesota Wild are currently on a road trip with two games back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday, the Wild will play the Anaheim Ducks, and the next day, they will face the Los Angeles Kings. Five points out of a wild card spot, every point matters for the Wild. Two points of interest could […]
Read MoreMN Wild Sign Prospect to ELC
The Minnesota Wild announced this afternoon that they have signed Rasmus Kumpulainen to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). This contract will start with the 2024-25 season. The Wild drafted Kumpulainen during the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft at 53rd overall. Kumpulainen is an 18-year-old forward who spent last season with the Oshawa Generals […]
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The Wild Might Have a Goalie Problem
The Minnesota Wild have three goalies and a big problem. This year started rough, but has leveled off as far as goalies go, but come next season, there will need to be a few big decisions. The goalie situation seemed clear at the beginning of the 2023-24 season. Marc-Andre Fleury is on an expiring contract […]
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Grading All 32 NHL Teams’ 2024 Trade Deadline
Here is the Inside The Rink entire NHL Trade Deadline breakdown. It was a quieter deadline, but it was still full of excitement nonetheless. We have compiled all the moves for you below, including links to every single article written analyzing trade deadline moves at Inside The Rink. Atlantic Division The Atlantic Division was not […]
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Can the Minnesota Wild Make the Playoffs?
Nobody has a crystal ball and the Minnesota Wild are in a tough spot. Not high enough to guarantee a playoff spot, but not low enough to count themselves out of it. While some fans have called for them to tank for a better draft pick, battling for a playoff spot aligns more with the […]
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Early Onslaught the Answer to Coyotes Home Losing Skid
Friday was the night for the Arizona Coyotes as the Detroit Red Wings rolled into town. The Coyotes were on night two of a back-to-back and seeking vengeance after losing Thursday to the Minnesota Wild, 5-2. Connor Ingram was between the pipes for the first time since the club’s 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks […]
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Connor Dewar Traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs
In a last-minute trade at the deadline, Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin traded forward Connor Dewar to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In exchange, the Wild will receive a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and Dmitry Ovchinnikov. Dewar was originally drafted by the Wild in the third round of the 2018 NHL Draft, 92nd […]
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