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Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agency Update
There has been no shortage of news for the Columbus Blue Jackets lately. There is plenty to discuss between the draft, free agency, and the search for a new head coach. Some players have been re-signed this past week and some have signed with new teams. The most recent signing by the Blue Jackets is […]
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Minnesota Wild Fire Assistant Coach
The Minnesota Wild announced that they have parted ways with assistant coach Darby Hendrickson after 14 years. This comes partly as a surprise given that Hendrickson has been the only coach able to keep his job despite numerous changes over the years. Hendrickson has served under six of the Wild’s seven head coaches in their […]
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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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MN Wild Mid-Season Check-In
The Minnesota Wild have had a strange season that’s taken enough twists and turns to make anyone sick to their stomach. But now that they’re halfway through the grueling season let’s check in and see how the Wild are doing compared to pre-season predictions. The Biggest Surprises Top Lines Have Struggled with Consistency One of […]
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Can We Trust the Minnesota Wild Now?
It’s hard to know how to feel when it comes to the Minnesota Wild. Amazing season opener, with a losing record under Dean Evason and a winning record under John Hynes; half of the team was injured, leading to another losing streak, and now winning two crucial games in a row. Can we trust the […]
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Keeping Up the Hot Streak: MN Wild-Red Wings Game Preview
The Minnesota Wild entered the NHL holiday break on a three-game win streak. Since Head Coach John Hynes took over on November 27, the Wild are 10-3-0. They look like a completely different team from the one that started the season. This is on top of more injuries to significant players, more AHL call-ups that […]
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Meeting of the Rookies: Preview of the Wild vs. Blackhawks Game
On Sunday, 12/3, the Chicago Blackhawks come to town to face the Minnesota Wild. This will be the first regular-season meeting between the Wild and the Blackhawks. Even during the pre-season match-up in St. Paul, the Blackhawks did not have Connor Bedard skate, so this will be the first time that Minnesota fans can see […]
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MN Wild Recall Forward; Move Assistant Coach
The Minnesota Wild announced two changes today, one on the ice and the other behind the bench. After Ryan Hartman was suspended yesterday for two games, the Wild needed to add a forward to their lineup. They announced this morning that they have recalled Vinni Lettieri from the Iowa Wild. He will be in the […]
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MN Wild Hire New Head Coach
After relieving Dean Evason and Bob Woods of their coaching duties this afternoon, the Minnesota Wild have announced that they have hired John Hynes as Head Coach. Hynes is an eight-year veteran NHL Head Coach, split between two teams. Hynes was first named Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils in 2015. He coached them […]
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BREAKING: Wild’s Ryan Hartman Suspended
The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced that Ryan Hartman, forward for the Minnesota Wild, will be suspended for two games without pay. This comes after tripping Alex DeBrincat in the Wild’s game against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, November 26th. This will especially come as a blow to the Wild, who […]
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