Brandon Duhaime

It Was a Weird Night for the Wild in Montreal

The name of the game for the Minnesota Wild against the Montreal Canadiens was “special teams.” For a team that was playing 11 forwards and six defensemen, they didn’t show any sign of fatigue. After starting the two-game Canadian road trip with an acceptable 21 players, they lost both Matt Boldy and Alex Goligoski before […]

Preview of the Minnesota Wild 2023-24 Season

Opening night is almost here for the Minnesota Wild. After the last two seasons ended with heartbreaking first-round playoff exits, could this be the year where they push through the mental block and make a deeper playoff run? Here’s a preview of each offensive line and defensive pairing to start the season. Top Line Needs […]

What Are Waivers and How Do They Affect the Wild Roster?

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 […]

Predicting the NHL Teams With the Most Fights in 2023-24

While fighting isn’t as prominent in the NHL as it used to be, it certainly isn’t gone. In the 2022-23 regular season, there were 334 official fights where five-minute majors were handed out. Yes, that number was much higher twenty years ago, but hockey fans are still treated to a good scrap from time to […]

Pedigree and Prospects: MN Wild Training Camp Day 3

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 […]

Brandon Duhaime Does a Little Bit of Everything

When talking about most of the Minnesota Wild players, there’s a certain skill that they excel at or a specific role they fill on the team. Brandon Duhaime, on the other hand, seems to do a little bit of everything, including being the hypeman. After signing a new one-year, $1.1 million contract, Duhaime is ready […]

Marcus Foligno Has to Grind for a New Contract

With six seasons on the Minnesota Wild and an A on his chest, Marcus Foligno is in the last year of his contract. As a crucial veteran member of the team, Foligno is a significant presence both on and off the ice. Known as a physical player who isn’t afraid to use his size or […]

What’s the Deal with Calen Addison’s Contract?

The Minnesota Wild have had the type of off-season everyone expected. They re-signed Freddy Gaudreau and Marcus Johansson at the end of the season. The other trades from last year signed elsewhere. Adding Pat Maroon was unexpected but made sense with losing Ryan Reaves. Brandon Duhaime and Filip Gustavsson re-signed, even if it took a […]

Brandon Duhaime Re-Signs With Minnesota Wild

Brandon Duhaime Re-Signs With Minnesota Wild
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Minnesota Wild Arbitration Dates Set

The Minnesota Wild have two restricted free agents who opted for arbitration. Forward Brandon Duhaime and goalie Filip Gustavsson both have dates set for their arbitration hearings. Brandon Duhaime, 26, was pushing for a break-out season before his year was plagued with concussion issues. Scoring nine goals and one assist in 51 games, Duhaime scored […]