Brandon Duhaime
The First Boring Summer for the Minnesota Wild
I was just sitting here thinking about how boring this summer has been for the Minnesota Wild. Of course, the lack of an off-season contributed to that, but there was something I couldn’t quite put my finger on until today. The past three summers (at least!) have been a little bit TOO exciting surrounding the […]
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Brandon Duhaime Lands with the Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals announced that they have signed forward Brandon Duhaime as an unrestricted free agency. Duhaime is a hard-nosed fourth-line winger who isn’t afraid to drop the gloves. With a physical presence and a good piece for the penalty kill, Duhaime brings a grinding style along with a fun personality off of the ice. […]
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NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Game 2 Recap | 05/09/2024
The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche were back at the American Airlines Center for Game 2 of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Stars survived the Avalanche’s three unanswered goals for a 5-3 win. Dallas and Colorado are tied 1-1 in the second-round series. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Logan Stankoven, Jason […]
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Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche | 04/07/2024
The Dallas Stars concluded their two-game road trip with a brief visit to the Mile High City to take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Stars beat the Avalanche 7-4 at Ball Arena on Sunday. Dallas improved to 49-20-9, while Colorado fell to 48-24-6. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, Thomas […]
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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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BREAKING: Brandon Duhaime Traded to Colorado Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild announced this afternoon that they have traded forward Brandon Duhaime to the Colorado Avalanche. In return, the Wild will receive a 2026 third-round pick. While it was well-known that there was a lot of interest in Duhaime from playoff teams, it will still come as a blow to fans who considered him […]
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Which Players Are the Wild Likely to Re-Sign?
The Minnesota Wild are unlikely to make the playoffs this year, although there still is a slight chance. That means that Trade Deadline might be a quieter affair this year with more selling for draft picks than anything else. Bill Guerin went through a flurry of re-signings at the beginning of the season, but who […]
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NHL Trade Rumors: Will the MN Wild Trade Brandon Duhaime?
This isn’t a question that a lot of fans in the “hockey vibes” world don’t want to hear about, but unfortunately, it needs to be a discussion. With all of the contract extensions that were signed before the Minnesota Wild season even started, there aren’t many players left for GM Bill Guerin to possibly trade. […]
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The Minnesota Wild Family Tree: 2023-24 Season
Disclaimer: All off-the-wall comments are meant with love—the fans who bond over the vibes part of hockey love every player. Everything typed below or in other Wild Lore pieces is meant with affection. The Minnesota Wild is a hockey team with amazing vibes. With a family-like feeling that has resulted in an elaborate yet shockingly […]
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Game Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Florida Panthers | 01/19/2024
After a disappointing loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on the first game of their back-to-back road series, the Minnesota Wild pulled out a 6-4 win against the Florida Panthers. In a completely wacky game that seemed to have a little bit of everything, the Wild showed that they aren’t down and out yet. Quick […]
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