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Game Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Winnipeg Jets | 12/31/23

After a tough loss in Winnipeg, the Minnesota Wild played the Winnipeg Jets once more in a back-to-back, home-and-home weekend series. The Wild looked much better during this game, with a noticeable increase in energy right at puck drop. That may have come from this game being Marc-Andre Fleury’s 1000th game. After an unexpected injury […]

MN Wild Win Despite Injury Setbacks

The Minnesota Wild started their game against the Calgary Flames already at a disadvantage. With two of their best defensemen out with injury, they would have to rely heavily on Jake Middleton, a surprise on the first pairing, and Brock Faber, a rookie. Add to that the firing of the Wild’s Assistant General Manager along […]

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 […]

MN Wild Show Off for a New Coach

The Minnesota Wild have let old coaches go, got a new head coach and assistant coach, and recalled forward Vinni Lettieri after Ryan Hartman was suspended, all in the past 24 hours. Could there be anything more important? The answer is yes because, after a 7 game losing streak, the Wild finally won a game […]

The MN Wild Are Gritty Again

The Minnesota Wild came into the NHL Global Series with a losing record. They flew to Sweden a day after a massive 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars at home. They faced the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs. If there was ever a time that the Wild needed a kick in the rear, […]

The Wild Look Good Despite Loss

The Minnesota Wild played their first game in Sweden, and even though they lost, they managed to come away with a point and some confidence. The Ottawa Senators won the game 2-1 in a shootout. However, it isn’t all bad because it seems like the Wild have fixed a few of their problem areas. In […]

MN Wild Make Roster Shifts in Sweden

Defenseman Dakota Mermis was put on waivers Friday afternoon while in Sweden with the Minnesota Wild. This move might seem harsh, but it is actually simply a move to free up cap space in case it is needed for either game this weekend. (Click here for a preview of Minnesota’s games in Sweden this weekend.) […]

Wild Recall Goalie; Move Player to LTIR

The Minnesota Wild announced two roster changes as they prepare for their trip to Sweden. Before leaving for the NHL Global Series in Sweden on Monday night, the Wild made two expected changes to the roster. The first was putting Freddy Gaudreau on Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) and recalling goalie Jesper Wallstedt from the […]

So, Can We Trust the Wild Now?

The past two days were the tale of two games. First, the Minnesota Wild seemingly didn’t show up to play against the Philadelphia Flyers. Then they made a strong statement against the Washington Capitals, even if they did lose in a shootout. So, did the fans learn anything? Marco Rossi Is Climbing the Ranks On […]

PREVIEW: MN Wild Host the Edmonton Oilers

The Minnesota Wild host the Edmonton Oilers at the Xcel Center on Tuesday, 10/23, at 8 p.m. CT for the last game of their three-game homestand. Both teams have less than stellar records this far in the season, and Tuesday’s battle might be close to a battle of equals. This game is part of the […]