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OPINION: I’d Pick Brock Faber Over Connor Bedard
- Mikki Tuohy
- April 9, 2024
Connor Bedard is a young, generational talent at the beginning of what will be an amazing career. I’m excited to watch him grow and develop his talent even further than where it already is. But at this moment in time, I would not trade Brock Faber for Connor Bedard. Before I dive in, I’d like […]
Read MoreThe Wild Need The Swedes Back
- Mikki Tuohy
- March 22, 2024
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 […]
Read MoreCan the Minnesota Wild Make the Playoffs?
- Mikki Tuohy
- March 13, 2024
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 […]
Read MoreMN Wild Mid-Season Check-In
- Mikki Tuohy
- February 15, 2024
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 […]
Read MoreThe Minnesota Wild Family Tree: 2023-24 Season
- Mikki Tuohy
- January 31, 2024
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 […]
Read MoreGame Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Carolina Hurricanes | 01/21/2024
- Mikki Tuohy
- January 22, 2024
The Minnesota Wild are making up for lost time. After a win against the Florida Panthers despite more injuries, the Wild pulled off another win against the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite a large imbalance of shots on goal, especially in the first period, the Wild were able to hold off an offensive onslaught from the Canes. […]
Read MoreGame Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Florida Panthers | 01/19/2024
- Mikki Tuohy
- January 20, 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 […]
Read MoreNHL Game Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | 01/18/2024
- Mikki Tuohy
- January 19, 2024
After an important home win on Monday night, the Minnesota Wild lost 7-3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road. While the first two periods remained close, the Lightning ran away with it in the third period. Quick Recap Final Score: 7-3 Tampa Bay PIMS: 18 minutes combined Shots on goal: 38-33 Tampa Bay […]
Read MoreBOMBSHELL: Ryan Hartman Fined for Deliberate High-Stick
- Mikki Tuohy
- January 2, 2024
The NHL Player Safety Board announced today that it was fining Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman the maximum allowed fine of $4,427.08 for a high-sticking incident that has since been deemed intentional retaliation for superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov’s injury the day before. The high-sticking happened during the New Year’s Eve game against the Winnipeg Jets. […]
Read MoreGame Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Winnipeg Jets | 12/31/23
- Mikki Tuohy
- December 31, 2023
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 […]
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